I just realized something. I am interested in dipping my toe into the world of Tri's. So, I am beginning to dream and scheme about the possibility of a 2 year program to be ready for a HIM. And, I realize it sounds pretty dumb to think that a HIM should be my first Tri!

But, it really just dawned on me why I am actually afraid to think about trying a sprint tri maybe next spring or something. I do NOT have a sprinter's bone in my body! I think I am afraid that if I try to do something short, I will be so dead last that it will utterly humiliate and discourage me. Whereas, for long distance stuff of any kind, I always feel that hey, even just finishing is a worthy result.

This must sound sort of twisted...but, I just realized this is how I feel. Any of you experienced triathletes got any words of wisdom?