Getting able...

Not many know about the quest I am embarking on. Well, not until now.

I've been thinking about this for a long time. But I doubted I would be able. The truth is - I haven't been able and am not able. But I can GET able.

I am ready and willing to put in the effort it is going to take to get able.

A triathlon. Some would argue that a sprint tri is 'not a real tri'. But I would challenge those to talk to a triathlete. Ask her how she has trained. The sacrifices that have to be made for training. Yes, even for a sprint tri. It is no less of an accomplishment just because it is not the Iron Man. That would be like telling a 10K runner that it doesn't count because it isn't a marathon.

Getting off my soap box now...
I started...yesterday I got up early and went to the pool before work. I was in the water at 5. I had no idea if I could swim 10 feet. As it turns out, I can! I can swim 1 1/2 lengths freestyle. That is SO much better than I expected to do. I have to be able to swim 1/2 mile in a little less than a year.

After work I took my city bike (Hallie) out. I was a little tight from the swimming but biking sure helped get the blood flowing.

The plan for today depends on the weather but regardless I will be walking, riding, and doing some strength work for my quads and hamstrings.