On another post (Test of Self) someone mentioned training for a race so I thought I would start a new thread about it.

This is how I've really moved my fitnes to the next level! I started out following the Couch to 5K running program when I couldn't run more than 20 seconds at a time (and I'm not kidding about that!). The program is found at www.coolrunning.com.

I did my first 5K and realized it really was do-able. I run slow and I take plenty of walk breaks, but I just keep on going!

From there I moved to doing my first 1/2 marathon last Fall. Crossing that finish line was one of the best days of my life!

This year I joined a Triathlon team and did 2 Sprint Tris. I hope to do a longer course next year.

It's been an amazing experience! If you have any questions about getting started, please let me know. Also if anyone races, I would love to talk about what you plan to do in the gym during the off-season.

I'd love to get back into Triathlons, but I've got too many sports in the way :/

I have relatives who tried coolrunning and really liked it. They would record how many miles they ran each day and used it to find local road races.

Atj, you did Tris before?

What sports are you doing now?

Yeah I've done a few Sprints that were really fun. At the moment I play lacrosse in the spring/summer, and I ski in the winter.

I try and go to the gym any time I can when I'm not playing sports or working.