In the Beginning

I started like any sane person would. I poured a glass of wine and began looking up beginner training plans and "close" ironman races online. I found a good plan at http://www.beginnertriathlete.com (the link is provided below). I knew the plan I was looking at was 1.)A 20 week plan and that 2.) I had 38 weeks due to choosing an August 29th race. Jackpot. Since my main issue would be time management I was feeling positive about TIME.

Ahh time. My nemesis. The Joker to my batman, the Gargamel to my smurf, the dairy to my complexion. I am 33, full time intervention specialist, union representative for my building, department chair, single-mom, girlfriend, x-wife, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. AND I tutor for some extra cash one day per week. On most given days I have way too many balls in my air for what my anxiety level can handle, so why not add training for an ironman;)

I had to take each week of training and manipulate it to fit into MY week. Thank goodness for starting early because I would never be able to manage this if I really had the pressure of fitting it all in within a 20 week time period.

If you are thinking about getting into triathlons/sprint triathlons take a look at this website. It has helpful articles that can get you started. Don't ever think you are locked into a training program exactly as it is presented.