Indecision

Here comes the "but."

You know how people sometimes say things that sound like stand-alone statements, but you can just tell there's a "...but..." clause that will be following quickly? Well, that's kind of what I'm going to do here. My last post ("I've found a triathlon!") sounded like a stand-alone statement, a done deal. This post, then, brings the "but," which is this: Maybe I didn't after all.

It's a pretty simple story. I did indeed find a triathlon, and it's quite perfect for me and I would love to sign up for the New Bri Tri. But, but, but... My triathlon buddies are out of town for several very legitimate reasons like weddings that weekend. And I really want to do this triathlon with my triathlon buddies.

Have I mentioned that I have triathlon buddies? I just read that research shows weight-loss journeys are far more likely to succeed when attempted with friends or family. I think the principle holds true for Very Big Things like completing triathlons. I need people to keep me accountable and motivated, especially for an event such as a triathlon that requires months of preparation. And especially right now, when snow is falling outside my window as often as not; when I wear long underwear at work and drink hot water all day long (not even tea, mind you, just plain hot water... I'm such a weirdo), and when my trip to the gym last night consisted of a long soak in the hot tub and absolutely nothing else--it is at times like this when I need that extra boost.

 So: the New Bri Tri is not for me. We're now looking at a July 9th triathlon which is out in Clearwater or something. I have no idea where Clearwater is. Two of my tri buddies are off adventuring in South America for a bit, so we'll nail down the details once they return. Until then, I'll try to conjure up what motivation I can to get back into the pool. I'm able to swim 2 whole laps together now, so... I'm getting there! My next goal is to learn the flip that competitive swimmers do at the end of the pool to turn around.