Hello Laura!

Your question has already been answered, so I just wanted to welcome you.

Let me tell you though, I wish to heck they let MP3 players on the course. Most people boo-hiss me for this... but I hate running without music. Although, in a race, the time goes by quicker with all the other people around.

BTW, www.beginnertriathlete.com, is a wonderful place to log all your workouts! If you sign up, let us know... a few of us post over there and will "inspire" you along your journey. And if you pay for an upgrade to your registration (it's free otherwise), you can get workout plans that you can carry into your training log.