Sheesh. Guess some people talk without thinking. I can't imagine I could ever run 18 miles! You go girl!!! Doesn't matter what folks say--your reality is you can run a marathon and do a tri.

By the way, your photos made me SO HOMESICK. I grew up in Phoenix, and still miss the desert. I am hoping to get out there for spring break, but unfortunately it's not the same time as your Tri or I'd come cheer you on!!!

Good luck, and soak up some sun, blue sky, and desert scenery for me. By the way, also smell that great smell when it rains. To this day people look at me funny when I try to explain the wonderful smell you get in the desert when it rains!!! Wish they could bottle that!!!