55 Days and counting...

A friend of mine suggested, well strongly suggested,that I start a blog about my experience of my first triathlon. Well, here it goes.
It was the same time as last year. Christmas was just over, and I was feeling bummed that I hadn't taken off to any exotic lands for my teaching winter break. I did have a whopping 16 days. Unfortunately, I did not have the funds to back up a trip. Instead, I worked hard in...wait, I am off track already. Let me just finish. I worked in retail at Banana Republic for the week and made some money to store away for my summer adventures.
So going back to the eventful afternoon, I was looking through my Women's Health magazine which had a full page ad for the Nautica South Beach Triathlon in Miami. And, it wasn't just Miami, it was South Beach! Now think about it. Sitting in New York, on a cold, grey day, and you see this picture of white sands, blue skies and healthy bodies. I wanted it. I was ready!