[shadows papa]

I enjoy triathlons. I miss them greatly. I am sitting here in the dead of winter forming a plan in my mind to compete and complete at least two for 2011. I enjoy the feeling of pushing the limits of what my middle aged, not treated so kindly body can do in the water, on the bike, and during the run. I enjoy coming out of the water, running for my bike,feeling the water streaming off of me then mixing with my sweat to be dried by the speed of my movement and the wind on my bike. I enjoy the flying dismount off of my bike and the long hard slog of running as fast as an oak tree with legs can run! Most of all I enjoy the feeling of crossing the finish line. I know that my only competition is ME, because I am big, slow,and not a spring chicken. But that feeling of accomplishment, of saying "I can do this" and finishing what I started can NEVER be taken away from me and I can't wait to feel it again!