Please don't let me fall off the wagon!

You absolutely can do this.

Registering for a race is a great start. Here are some other ways to stay on track:

- Pick a training plan. Having a specific workout planned makes it much more likely that you'll actually train on any given day.
- Log your training. Once you get a few days in a row in, it can be a big boost to look at your log and see the work you've already done.
- Inspire other people and get involved in a monthly challenge. Knowing that there are people who are going to check your training log adds accountability.

Marmadaddy is 100% correct!!

This one really works for me: 

 "Inspire other people and get involved in a monthly challenge. Knowing that there are people who are going to check your training log adds accountability.

Another great strategy is to find people in your area to meet and train with.   

I'm going to be checking your logs!!! 

Kimtastic,

Have you gone to the Forums and started a thread in your State to let people know that you live in such-and-such a town and that you're looking for people to get together with?

Just last week, 9 of us here from BT met for our weekly Open Water Swim (OWS) with a run afterwards.  We have a blast and some of us get together for bike rides and runs.  

We all met  in the "Arizona" section of the forums where someone posted a thread looking for workout partners.