Let the training begin

With each new year, I pick an event or two to train for. Having a goal or two, serves a couple of purposes. First, having something marked on my calendar motivates me to get off my arse and move....especially on those days, and there are many, when I'd rather plunk down on the sofa and do nothing.

Plus, training helps keep me in shape. I am not getting any younger, metabolism is not getting any faster.

I do like the challenge of pushing beyond my comfort zone and competing against myself.

I'm not much competition for the rest of the field as I am a slow runner. A mom pushing a stroller sailed by me in a 5k!

I've a half marathon on June 28th that I'll be prepping for. I found a 17 week training program that I'll start in March.

I'm also signed up for a sprint triathlon in July. This is an all women's event in Philly. I did the duathlon two years ago and am ready to bump it up a notch. Here's Val's post about her experience.

I'm a slower swimmer then runner. I've terrible form/technique and am scared to death of swimming in open water. Other than that, I've no worries...yup none at all.

Training programs run anywhere from 12 - 16 weeks so there will be some overlap. I need to start working on building some swimming endurance. This will start next month...sigh.

I had a lesson with a swim coach last year and will try to hook up with him again. He taught me some drills to help refine my so called technique and up my speed. Problem is, I've only one speed. I'm confident that I will be the last person out of the water.