The start of something "fun"

So over Christmas break my sis, Cindy, inspired me to try this triathlon thing she is all into. She has done many marathons, tris and even did an iron man! She continues to train and has many more events coming up, one being the tri in Cincinnati in July (1350m Swim/40k Bike/10k run). I watched her compete in this event 2 years ago and although I figured I couldn't do it, after talking to her I actually started to think I COULD do this!

Although I am in shape (work out 3-4 days a week), don't smoke, and am not overweight, my work outs generally consist of weights and then 15 mins of cardio. No running, no cycling, no swimming. In fact I don't particularly like any of the three of those events so this should be interesting, right?

Running: Well, I don't run. In fact I have avoided it for years. I would rather do weights, the elliptical, stand there and look pretty...anything but run.

Swimming: I was a good swimmer....when I WAS 10! I haven't swam a lap in over 10 years (I wish I was lying about that). And really, I don't look great in a swim cap...if only the competition would let me use floaties :)

Bike: This is what I am worried about! I know the hill in Cincinnati you have to go up twice and I know that it is steep! I don't bike...at all. Haven't been on a bike since before Ella. I don't even like cycling at the gym so this part should be interesting!

I wonder how this will turn out?

Yesterday I ran 2.67 miles just to see if I could run. I could and I wasn't really winded.
Today I biked 26 miles just to see if I could. I did! I started to feel really really tired at the 25 mile mark and listened to my body. I rehydrated and slowed it down.

The gear: I have NOTHING! I don't even have good running shoes. So my first thing to do is get the shoes. I have a mountain bike but will just get road tires put on (nothing fancy for sure). Will get toe guards, helmet, what to wear, etc. as it gets closer.

But as of now, I just want to get started :) Wish me luck!!!