I'm new to triathlons this season ... but here are some starters ...

I love that even though I swear at how hard it is the whole way through, I still want to do it again.

I love that I'm learning a new sport (cycling) which opens up all sorts of new doors (including meeting you, ladies).

I love that I my favorite is the run, so I have that to look forward to all the way through the race.

I love that my non-athlete friends are really impressed at me doing triathlons.

I love that everyone yells encouragement during the race.

I love the feeling of crowds cheering me on.

I love being able to be proud of myself at the end of a race.


Here are some anticipated ones ...

I'm still working on calling myself a triathlete. I'm still growing into my screenname even. Somehow I feel because I'm new to the sport, and have only done small club races, all sprints, that I'm not a triathlete yet. So I look forward to proudly calling myself a triathlete, and loving that.

I look forward to loving the feeling of completing my first olympic distance, which will probably be next season.

I look forward to loving cycling more as I get to know it better.

Nicola