Newbie (Brit) in Luxembourg

Hi.

I am an Expat Brit living in Luxembourg. Ex British Army Officer currently working as a NATO Civilian.

I had a bit of a health scare early this year and took a long hard look at what I was doing and where i wanted to go. Whislt I was trainign sporadically there was no real focus to it. Then I discovered Triathlon.......

So, two sprint events in (both with reaspnable finish times of 1hr:17 and 1hr:22 respectively) I think that I have caught the bug!

I have a focus for my training, have really enjoyed it and am ushing myself which is great. The added bonus is over 20kg in weight loss. I am 48, 6 ft 4" and 104 kg so am never really going to set the AG world alight - but I am enjoying it.

I watched the first Ergo Luxembourg HIM event in early September and have taken the plunge and entered next years race in June. Currently commenced my off season training but am already focusing on the training plan for the HIM. I have also entered two half marathons with a view to some additional focus on my running. Not great in the water and will also be focusing on that too. OK on the bike and have purchased a Turbo for the long cold Luxembourgish winter months.

Perhaps Santa will drop by with a Tri / T bike this Christmas! One lives in hope.

Looking forward to "meeting" some of you good folks for feedback and tips as well as general chit chat.

Paul