I have not done a lot of triathlons, just 3 of them in 2 years. I started with a sprint distance on my first year, that I repeated on my second season, followed by an olympic distance race.
Three years ago, I would have laughed in your face if you told me you were training for a marathon. I actually remember going past a "Run for your life" store here in North Carolina, and I remember turning to my husband and saying... "Yeah.. right"... Well, fast forward 6 months and there I was participating in my first 1/2 marathon.
It all started as a dare to myself, kind of, "lets see if I can do this thing". I was also new to this town and the idea of a running group where I could make friends sounded great... Not only I would get fit, but I would also exercise my social "muscle"...
Well, I got fit alright.. and then I became addicted. I kept running. And then signed up for a triathlon training program at the local YMCA. For someone like me (not very active at the time) it seemed like a long shot. But with the proper support from the coaches and fellow athletes, the journey was wonderful and the end result was empowering. When I finished that race I was busting with pride. I had proved to myself that if I set my mind to something, I can accomplish it.
Goals for this season? I have not set any yet. I am trying to keep fit, so when I finally decide what races to sign up for, focusing on those won't be as hard on the body...
Life is a big balancing act for me (well, I guess it is for anybody). I am a wife, a mother and also hold a full time job as an accountant.
I have come a long way since I moved to the US almost 6 years ago and I still have a LONG way to go.
This is my journey, you can come along for the ride if you want....
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