I'm doing this for me!

Hi - welcome to BT!!! Sounds like you have plenty of motivation to get you started!!!

Dont think you are FAILING - we all miss workouts, or struggle when travelling or sometimes life gets in the way but yuo just brush yourself off and get back to it... its what you do 'most' of the time that makes a difference and YOU can do it!

A few missed days will not negate what you do the rest of the time so just persevere, be flexible nad most of all.... have fun! And hopefully you wont do it all alone... look at your pool, your gym or join a tri club and you will meet other people with similar goals and attitudes that will be a part of your journey... your journey that is all about YOU!

Enjoy the journey

Cat

Go You!

I think it's wonderful that you have identified this psychological challenge for yourself.  

In the the end, our motivation must always come from within ourselves.

Eventually, your solo workouts may become your favorite part of the day.

By the way.  Two weeks in, you didn't fail."  You identified a problem, identified a solution, and reworked your goals accordingly.  That doesn't sound like failure to me. It sounds like the path to success.

Cheers
 

There is no way to fail at doing triathlons, or training. As long as you keep thinking positively about what your goal is, you are always a success. (Even if you miss a day or two, or ten, of training -- just don't give up).

Training alone is tough, but that's what we are all for. BT keeps you accountable, it keeps you motivate, and it sure as hell kicks your when you need it.

Remember, every day you work out you: get stronger, go farther, mentally prepare yourself more, and are a day ahead over not starting. So get out there!

Welcome to the club, speak with some of the elder members for your monogrammed speedo, and to learn the secret handshake. 

So how's it going? I noticed you don't have your logs set to public so people can't go in and check on you. I'd recommend doing that.

Welcome out here and I wish you good luck!

Welcome!

I did my first tri last October (my next one is May 5). And as I crossed the finish line on my first go, I swelled up with tears. It's such a wonderful feeling to find the strength within yourself, and accomplish something like this thru your own hard work.

I'm cheering you on, hoping you stick with it...you'll love the payoff!

I tried to go check your logs, but you don't have them turned on for public viewing. You should turn it on! Keeps you honest! And then folks can check in on you and leave little inspiring messages for you! (Like from elheffe99! He's cheered me on my whole first year here!)

Either way, good luck!

Your not alone.  There are thousands of us out there that face what you face every day.  I know what you meant but I want you to know that your not alone.  Everyone on this site feels the drive, need and desire to push ourselves out of the box.  We also have felt the desire to curl up and stay in the box (especially at 4:30am ).

Your going to be a triathlete!!! Welcome.