Thanks for the advice and stories. It's really interesting how you got into the sport, especially after injuries and health problems. I really love how much fun you all have. That's exactly what I'm interested in doing.

Pika- I've been interested in tris since I heard about Ironmans, too. I find them fascinating and exciting and inspiring.

Knott, I agree with Wahine about you being a good example of how to approach a tri. I think going in it for fun is probably the best way. Especially if you're trying to have fun during a tri. And that's really what I want. I think the scariest part for me is worrying about other people being really competitive and feeling I have to be intense about it.

That being said I really like training programs. I'm kind of a planner. And like Alpine, I think I'd like to know for sure I can complete it. So I'm ok with training for awhile and being confident in my fitness.

Oh, and I wouldn't really call myself a swimmer. I used to be really good as a kid. But when I started going to the pool again a few months ago it was discouraging to feel like I'd lost my swimming know-how. Breathing is HARD I jumped in expecting to do my usual bilateral breathing every third stroke. pfft. But I'll probably be able to get that back with some dedication and maybe some lessons.

I'm moving in a few months and I've found a tri club near-by. I think I'll check them out. And if I go back to school to finish my MA I know the school has a nice tri club, too.

I think I'd like to tri a sprint or olympic tri to start off with. The only ones in Ontario I know of right now are the Subaru series. The one closer to me is in June. Considering the snow around here right now I can't imagine being comfortable to do one by then, but I could always train and see. And if I'm not ready, then there's always another one to try later.

Whooeee this is turning into long-winded post! Sorry about that.

I'm going to stop yapping, er typing, and go do some research about it.