Introduction

I have to state a disclaimer. I am not very good at keeping my blog, meaning, I would start one and not finish it. This time, I will try my best. I am already 3 weeks into the training, so at least I know I have some materials to write!

The event is called "Patroits Triathlon". It is going to be held at Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It involves 400 yards of swimming, 15 miles of biking and 5K running ( 3 miles ).

Why triathlon?

I did 2 Half Marathons in the last year. The first one was 2009 Chips n Salsa which was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I finished it in 2:30:00. The second one was 2010 Phoenix Rock and Roll. I finished in 3:13:00.

Chips n Salsa Half Marathon 2009

I was aiming for a full marathon. Actually my grand goal was to do one full marathon in all 7 continents. But after 2 half marathons, I realized that with my flat feet, 13.1 miles is enough.

What inspired me? Well, before the half marathon, I came across a nurse from the office building who just completed the Duke City Half Marathon. The idea of doing one settled in my mind. Before I knew it, I signed up for a training group called Albuquerque Fit. I initially signed up for a full marathon. Half way into the training, as other life demands got into the way, I changed to half marathon.

This time, our new office manager was telling me about the triathlon that she did 2 years ago. She kept telling me to do one. Then one day in April, we rode to work together. I got a little better with the bike ride. I got a little more comfortable on the road. One thing led into another. I found the webstie of the event and a training group. When my wife said "go for it", I signed up.