Excited beginner

Hello to all! After a year of putting off this desire, I have decided to enter the world of triathletes. I have been a bodybuilder for the last 6 years and have gotten to the breaking point and have become tired with the extreme dieting, not to mention the muscle mass on my 5'1" frame. I have always enjoyed the runner's high that I get when running, but haven't been able to include running in my workout regimen due to the muscle loss that it can cause. And I have been envious of the positive effects that cycling has had on my husband for the last year, mentally and physically.
Living in Monterey, California, with it's beautifully scenery and wonderful weather, has awakened me to this sport. I'm nervous and excited to change gears in terms of goals, but I know I'm ready. My husband chuckled at first when he heard that I wanted to do this. But I'm glad he did that because it makes me more determined. Please excuse me if you see my name on every forum with a thousand questions...I just want to do this right. My goal is to do my first tri before we leave Monterey, which is next summer and my training starts today! Wish me luck, as I wish everyone else! Thanks for the wonderful website.