I've told this story before, too. Here it goes...

I had been having some health problems: shortness of breath, a choking sensation, lightheadedness, that made it so I couldn't exercise. It took about a year, but I finally ended up with a pacemaker. Then it took another 6 months to get the settings right for me, but I finally started to feel good and was able to exercise again.

The summer after I got it, a few women at work decided to try the Donner Lake Sprint Tri (1/4 mile swim, 6 mile bike, 2 mile run. The bike is the hard part), so I joined them.

I came in 3rd for my age group. It proved to me that I really did have my life back after a frustrating few years. Since then I've done 2-3 tris a year, either sprints or olys. I like having a goal for my training.