I Actually Did It!

The moment of truth has come and gone. Just about one year ago I decided to get serious about losing weight. I started by just adding jogging to my weightlifting routine. That didn't do much. Then I got serious about my diet. Then things started to happen. At 245 pounds, I got worried about all the impact on my knees and ankles, so I started to alternate riding bicycle and jogging. Before I knew it a few friends convinced me to add swimming to all that and train for a sprinter's triathlon. Yesterday was the big day! At 42 years old and 205 pounds, I competed in my first triathlon. I don't have my times yet. I can tell you that I was successful in not giving up. I swam the 300 yards without a rest, and ran right to the bicycle. Then I rode pretty darn hard for the entire 11.1 mile bike course. Finally I ran the entire 5k (3.1 mile) footrace without walking.

When I get my times, I will post them here.