I think it's pretty cool that she wants to do a triathlon. It's a great goal for anyone and maybe more people will become aware of the different lengths. I do wonder, though, if she knows that the swim can be chaotic. I don't think I'd want to be in her wave.

That's funny about your brother, Oprah, and the marathon Possegal. At first I'd be curious about her but I'd probably feel the same way by mile 20. I wonder if by mile 20 Oprah was tired of being recognized as Oprah. She couldn't even get away from her own celebrity. It kind of reminds me of the Katie Holmes marathon conspiracies after she finished. No official race pics, the trainer guy with her wearing an old NYC marathon number/bib, etc, etc. Boy am I glad I'm not a celebrity sometimes. I'm glad I won't be watched/scrutinized like that during my first tri!