Yes, why indeed? Why did I decide to swim in the Potomac, bike past the beltway (and back) and then run 6 miles around Haines Point and the Mall? And why did I decide to do so while also committing to raising over $2,000 for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society? Well, to be honest, after writing it out like that, it doesn't sound so appealing... But! There are plenty of reasons that I signed up, and I'll share a few here. Hopefully this will give you a better idea of why I decided to take on all of this.
I like a challenge. This one is pretty straightforward, right? Give me a goal and a challenge, a benchmark to meet, and once I commit, I'm in.
I have no idea how to train for a tri. I am actually running a smaller sprint tri in about 2 weeks, and my training has not gone well. I have no idea how to efficiently and productively train to swim, run and then bike all in a row. I'm excited to learn how to do all that in an effective way.
It'll be fun. Well, sometimes. If study abroad, rugby, CBC, Peace Corps, and, well, my life, has taught me anything, it's that I like community as much as I like a challenge. Even though early Saturday workouts will be challenging, I'll be doing them with a great group of people. I'm excited to meet my teammates and I'm sure there will be plenty of laughter to get me through the long miles and early mornings.
and, most importantly...
It's a good cause. We all know I'm a sucker for a good cause. My life, as well as the lives of most of the people I know, has been touched by cancer. And while LLS supports research into a very specific type of cancer, working to cure any type of cancer is working to make the world a better place. But don't take my word for it. Just take a few minutes to read through some of these stories.
Admittedly, none of these reasons make swimming in the Potomac seem any more appealing. But even that seems a small price to pay for such a great cause.
My season officially starts this weekend with a kick-off breakfast, and training starts the week after that. I can't wait to get started.
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