The Missouri show me games have a triathlon this summer, and I want to participate!!!! I need some input, though. The running is the killer. It's .5 miles swimming ( I am a fish, used to be a lifeguard in my younger years), the biking is fine, 19 miles, but the running....sigh. I have NEVER been able to run for any distance. I can dance on my toes, teach hip hop like no body's business, but I never ever could run or had any desire to. I currently run 4 days a week, m-t-th-f. I am up to 1/2 a mile. This triathlon is 3.1 miles and is in June. Can I do it? Any tips? Inspiration? I just want to compete with a decent time. There is a 50-54 category. (I'm 52) Whaddya think? I'll take anything anyone can give me, as I absolutely want to do this! Even any books you can recommend would help!!!!