Good luck, Tri Girl!
@skhill: Thank you for sharing that. It gives inspiration to those of us who are in the plugging away stage. If you don't mind sharing, could you summarize your progression since October of 2008. What goals did you set for yourself over what time frame? Just you just keep adding mileage bit by bit? What helped you stay motivated?
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher