In the Beginning…..

After a few years of joking about being the "least fit triathlete in America" with my casual racing friends I have decided to drop the title. Why? I have now committed to step up from a handful of Sprint races and one Olympic distance race to tackle a Half Iron race next September. There is a group of us who will be doing the Augusta GA Ironman 70.3, and for most it will be a step-up up to this distance.
So to re-christen my title, I am no longer the least fit triathlete in America. I am now and forevermore The Seasonal Triathlete. I have a family with two young children, a full time job and the trappings that go along with being a regular person. I don't have unlimited funds, lots of spare time, or sponsors. I am in good enough shape to finish an Olympic distance race and feel fine, but am definitely not a fitness freak. I race to have fun, have a goal, and challenge myself physically.
This blog is more for me to keep track of training, progress and as a reference for me mentally and physically as I move to September 2009 and the races. If anyone starts reading and is entertained, educated or moved to do a race, all the better.
So the goal is Sunday September 27, 2009, Ironman 70.3 Augusta. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13 mile run.