The beginning

So I took the first step on Tuesday-joined the Y. I was really excited to learn that the YMCA now offers a metro pass so I can go to any Y in Greensboro with my membership. I then took the next step on Wednesday. I actually ran on the track. 3 miles. I got a training schedule from my tri trainer earlier in the week and that was the recommended mileage, so I bit the bullet and went for the ten long laps around the indoor track. It was not nearly as bad as I expected. This is when I discovered that I am still a runner! On Thursday I went with the intention of jogging a mile warm up before hitting the bike. When I got there the rtun was feeling great, so I went ahead and did two miles. Then I made another amazing discovery-the Bryan Family Y has these sweet bikes with screens where you can ride a tour and it is like you are playing a video game...racing against other bikers and twisting and turning, going up hills and on trails. I was pretty excited about that. This evening I was supposed to be swimming but there was a city wide swim meet taking place at the Y, so I opted for a nice run outside since the weather has warmed up. I forgot how much I enjoy running along the side of the road and taking in the surroundings. In the morning I will meet many people on the team and run with a group for the first time in eight years...seems impossible that it has been that long. I am really looking forward to networking with a whole new group of people and being able to motivate, as well as be motivated on this journey.