What am I reading

In case you're interested.  LOL!  I have set a new challenge for myself in the activity department.  For years I have wanted to run a Sprint triathlon, but never felt I had the endourance to do it. I thought I could swing the swimming and the bike, but that run would kill me.  I would never be able to train for that.  A little ironic now, huh?  ;-)

For the last several years, there has been a Sprint triathlon locally that I've eyed up with longing.  It's close to home and in June.  And every year, we either have plans already made for that weekend or, in the case of last year, we were in Europe the two weeks before and I was too scared to give up two weeks of training before doing something I've never attempted before.

This year, I saw one of the Sprint triathlons advertising early.  So early, that when I saw the information they still hadn't secured the date!  But, I waited patiently to see when it would be scheduled and during that time, talked myself into maybe doing it.  LOL!  They set the date and the day when registration would open.  The day was clear on our calendar and due to a change in my professional life, I decided to go for it.

On June 11, 2011, I will be competing in my very first duathlon!  I bet you expected me to say triathlon?  I would have too honestly.  The issue I have is the ability to get the swim practice in.  I do not belong to a gym and the only body of water I could go to will not be warm enough for swimming until closer to the race.  So, I decided to go with the duathlon instead - run, bike, run.  It is a 3 mile run, followed by a 15 mile bike, ending with a 3 mile run.  I'm feeling pretty confident on the run portion of the event.  LOL!  Who would have ever thought I would say THAT?  I now just need to get some miles on the bike.

So, knowing that I have NEVER done this before, I decided to grab a book on tri/duathlons - Triathloning for Ordinary Mortals: And Doing the Duathlon Too.  So far, it's a good book.  The author is great!  He's been doing tri/dua/marathons for 25 years and is basically just his take on what to do to be successful.  I'm really enjoying it and encourage you to read it to if you ever decide to do a tri/dua.

The game plan stands as this.  Have new tires fitted on my bike by the end of the month.  Then start training in April.  My plan had been to do some runs and a bike ride during the week, then on Saturday do a combo day where I run/bike/run to get used to it.  I'll be making out my plan over the next couple of weeks and starting in April will get my butt moving on it!

Follow along as I try another new challenge!  And try to make up my mind as to whether I'll sign up for the SheRocks Triathlon in Philly in August!