I enter into this section with a bit of trepidation and a lot reverence. I've been thinking about triathlons since Geonz's post about Trek's Women Who Ride blogs a day or two ago. I've always been drawn to them (I have a huge love for watching Kona), but am totally clueless as to where to start learning about them or if I could ever even do a sprint.

So I thought I'd ask you. I've been reading the archives of a lot of your race reports and getting verklempt at the Ironman reports. What inspired you to try tris? Where/How did you start training? How supportive were your friends and family at first? What resources would you recommend - inspiring books? training help? websites? (I've visited trinewbies and beginnertriathlete but feel a bit lost).

I was a very strong swimmer when I was a kid and used to love it, but haven't done it in awhile. A couple of years ago I ran for fitness quite regularly but only 5 miles tops. And now the cycling bug seems to have bitten me. So I guess the curiosity is inevitable.

Thanks in advance. You all are so inspiring!