Today, a Biathlon

Six days from now I will be participating in a sprint triathlon taking place here in Pacific Grove. It consists of a 1/4 mile ocean swim (might better be called a "crawl", what with all the kelp), followed by a 12 mile bicycle ride, and finally a 2 mile run. It is not a monster event, and I am participating just for the fun of it rather than out of any desire to really challenge myself. In preparation for the race, I did the first two legs by myself today. As expected, the swim remains the more challenging component for me. However, it is a short enough distance that I was able to power through it, run back up to the house, grab my trusty bicycle/friend Flash, and take off for the 12 mile ride without too much trouble. I think it will be an enjoyable challenge to complete the entire triathlon this weekend and I am looking forward to participating in the event.