Mother of Four Trying to Get Back In Shape

Thank you!  Yes, I did a local 3K to start and 1 5k several months ago.  I did okay, but the stress of life took over.  I have since then kept running, but not consistently.  I have started again and am working towards two 5ks in June.  I bought a starter bike and took it out for a ride yesterday and felt off balance at first,  very strange.  It's been years since I have been on a bike and didn't know this would happen.  I rode the same 5k route that I run and got reacquainted with bike riding.  I ran this evening and felt pretty good.  I almost got into the pool earlier today, but still have my reservations.  I will try tomorrow evening.

Thank you for the words of encouragement!  

Thank you!  I am still running and bicycling during the evenings.  I have yet to try to swim.  I am excited to run in 2 5ks coming in June.  I am nervous, but yet excited.

Appreciate the positive feedback!

I have four children:  a 15 year old, 8 year old, 6 year old and a 5 year old.  I am a school administrator and work long hours.  I am usually tired, but the excercise has helped keep my energy level at a higher level.  I really admire all of the dedication all of you have and how you stick to your plan.  I will take all of the advice an use it to help keep me focused.

Welcome to BT!

Have you thought about joining one of the mentoring groups? Those are at the top of the forums page. It's a good way to keep yourself accountable and feel that you are part of a group training toward a goal.

I also have my ups and downs when it comes to motivation or "fitting in" the training, when work and family get really busy. It really helps to share with others, whether in real life or virtually!

You absolutely must go to swimbikemom.com and read her blog.  She (Meredith Atwood) is amazing. Her blog is a "must read." Earlier this year she published her book (Triathlon For the Everywoman) and it is far and away the best beginner's tri book I have seen.  (The information is on the website; book available on Amazon.) It will answer every question, including those you have not even thought to ask.

Meredith is an attorney with two young kids who was fat and unhappy 2 or 3 years ago.  Now she is 40 days from competing in an Ironman triathlon.  The most inspiring and hilarious person I have encountered in my tri travels.