And just how does triathlon fit in here...?

The header information on this blog hits on familiar topics for many of you.  Social media, family life and public affairs.  The outlier is triathlon.  How does it fit?  It doesn't and that is precisely why I hope it adds a little zest to the experiment.  The occasional tri post should draw in a new set of readers via search.  To the point of Getting Personal, it also lifts the veil a bit on me.

This twist is inspired by my friend Lynne.  She writes primarily about economics, electricity policy and technologies and other energy topics.  But, if you read Knowledge Problem long enough, you see she spices it up with posts on cycling too.

My first race of the year is scheduled for May 9 at Lake Anna.  I did the same race in 2007 in 6:21.  My goal this year is 5:40.  In '07 I dealt with major stomach cramps during the run and turned in a pathetic 2:45 for the half marathon split.  Surely I can improve there and with some focus should shave minutes off of the bike leg.  I mean if this guy can come back to competitive form in his late thirties there must be hope for me to do a local triathlon without significant embarrassment.  Right?

I log workouts at www.beginnertriathlete.com and recommend it for all.