Time to face my fear -- oh crap!

I remember when I first started racing running events.  I did my first 5k in 2010 at the Corktown 5k.  I was freaked out.  I didn't know what to expect.  I didn't want to be last.  I didn't know anything about races but it was something I wanted to try.  Maybe it would be something to help me continue to improve in regards to running?  Well.....#41 races later with distances from 5k to the full marathon, I'm happy to say that I love racing.  I. Love. It.

Now I don't race as much as some of you but I do tend to get 10-15 races a year in.  This year I have even more.  Road races or trail races - they are all fun to me.  And, of course, I've gotten over my fear of it.  I can't imagine not racing and just running.  I need that next race to keep me motivated.

So, as some of you know, I have been contemplating something for a very long time(over a year actually).  What you ask?  The Triathlon.  No, I'm not talking Ironman.  Just a Sprint triathlon.  But again I'm freaked out!  More so than running!  Seriously freaked out!  What if I'm last?  What if I can't do it?  What if I don't finish?  What if?  What if?  What if?

What's my fear you ask?  The swim....The bike.....The run - yes, even the run because all three are together.  Of course, my real fear is the swim.  Then my bike breaking down.  Yes, I know how to swim but really I have no swimming experience except at our cottage in the summer up north.  That's about the extent of it in the last five years and frankly I'll probably just wing it on the training for this.  Even the bike, I've done some riding but really nothing more than 10 miles.  The run I can handle, but can I handle it after the swim and the bike?

So..........

This happened yesterday:

See Tri To Finish website(click HERE)

Map of the Swim, Bike(two loops on trails), Run for the Sprint

Distances

Elevation

It's time to face my fears.  What's the worst that could happen?  I don't finish?  I come in last?  This year I WILL be a triathlete!  What better way to start than a race on my training grounds?  The race includes a t-shirt, medal and race photo!  It's not a huge race and it looks like a fantastic race company.  I'm excited and nervous at the same time!

If you are interested in knowing more about their events in Michigan, go to their website, HERE, Facebook page, HERE or their Twitter page, HERE.  If you are interested in joining me, prices go up on April 1, so hurry!
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10 miles on the schedule this morning.  Ran out at Paint Creek Trail.  Ah, the trails are a wonderful thing.  I love the trails.  They are made for me.  I must be on trails for the next 8 months on weekends.

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Have a great day and....Keep Running!!!