Well, 14 weeks to go (including this one). That's 13 of training and 1 of pre-triathlon prep. Last week was a bust: was out of town so only managed one 3 mile treadmill run, drank way too much, and managed to gain 5lbs.

My trainer took it out on me with a vicious workout Saturday that left me sore for 3 days. Went bike shopping Sunday which happen to include two test-bike rides that were almost as good as a real workout. The bike choice is much harder than I thought it would be. Basically between a slightly more comfortable bike that is not triathlon-specific and a $300 cheaper one that is. One last test ride and I'll have a bike this weekend.

Also signed up for the "Masters" swim class at the gym. First class is Wednesday. In the class are two women training for a full "Iron Man" triathlon. I will definitely be the "special" student... But hey, gotta start somewhere and that somewhere usually involves humiliation.

Nice to be back home where I can run my 5k neighborhood run in the mornings. Hopefully those 5 pounds are just temporary: I gotta get a wet suit at the end of May and I'd rather not look *completely* whale-ish.