On my way

Before we had kids, my husband and I did a few triathlons as a way to stay fit and have fun together.  Then our son and daughter were born and it all got put on hold.  Exercise was fit in during nap times or in the early morning hours.  Now our kids are 6 and 4 and I've decided to enter two triathlons this summer.  One is a sprint distance in July and the other is an Xterra race in August.

Although I've done triathlons in the past, I wanted some guidance from someone with experience who actually knows what they're doing.  So my brother, Brett, offered to train me online (he's in Colorado and I'm in Vermont).  I was excited to have someone training me since working with a trainer is something I've wanted to do for years.  

Brett set up a training program for me online so I could log on and see my program and enter feedback after each workout.  I have to admit, the first two weeks my legs were sore- very sore.  In fact, my entire body hurt.  I went from using an elliptical a few times a week to daily workouts including running, biking, swimming, yoga, and strengthening.  But I loved knowing that I was on the right track.

Despite the sore muscles, I am relieved to have Brett training me.  I can be confident that I'm doing what I need to in order to be prepared for my races this summer.  I've got a ways to go since I haven't biked or swam in seven years- but I'm on my way.  And that's all I need to do right now.