Are you entering a triathlon now??

In the persona of Vicky Pollard:

Ya....but....no, but I knowthissoundscrazybutwhynotrightitsthereandifinevertryitineverknowbut OH...MY... GOD howconvenientizat?

OK, I cannot help myself. This is an opportunity that if I let pass, I may not get on it because its a wait for another full year. And who knows what my priorities are in 2010 let alone the 3rd quater of the year. For a start I actually already have plans pencilled in February 2010.

A triathlon teaser, just for women, in a safe environment, to introduce women to the sport. How convenient is that? Not open sea, clear and calm water at the Sydney Regatta Center.

This week has been superb and I'm happy to have a fantastic super multi sporty January with lots of healthy aspirations.

I have to confess despite the lack of confidence, I'm a much happier cyclist than I am a runner. I think it has something to do with the rush going downhill, and the strange ability to climb hills more easily than more experienced cyclist. I am guessing that I developed a stronger heart from running. Cycling does not seem to push the heart as much. But going uphills requires aerobic strength that is hard to develop just by cycling.

Its been a pretty conducive environment for cycling because many people are enthusiastic about it. People I know are not just regular cyclist they champion cyclist rights, and they are committed to it. I remember how hard it was to get anything organised back home that I had pretty much decided to do things on my own. But no cyclist I know would pass a chance at having a go at the bike. And none have discouraged me despite accidents they have had. More than anything else they are the most encouraging people I know.

Sydney's terrain too, makes an interesting bike ride. My favourite route around Middle Head has such a wow factor I wish I didnt have to do it in the wee hours before work (any other times mean frightful traffic conditions)

But back to my triathlete aspiration. Enough people I know here are commited and have a Just Do It attitude and dont waste your time telling you "I'll think about it". I dont feel that my own enthusiasm is out of place, something I used to grapple with back home. In fact they make me feel like a shameful procrastinator.

I had always been a positive cheerful person, but I am deliriously so now because I am not just exercising, I am exercising in high heaven.

happy as a bee.