Do you smell that? I think I smell a challenge, or has the milk gone bad?

What is better than a New Year's Resolution? A challenge! Why? Simple, accountability and fun. I don't think I would have completed my first race had it not been for Ben and Linds also training for a race. I enjoy doing things more when I can talk to others who are doing them too. So, I am throwing out a challenge to everyone for a healthier 2012. There is a sprint triathlon in Wake Forest, NC on June 24th 2012. This would be a great first triathlon for someone who has never done one. It is a 250 yard pool swim, 10 mile bike, and 3.1 run. I would love to see all of my Wake Forest peeps there to complete the course.

I know, I know, there are a million excuses that you can think of. "I don't swim, I haven't ridden a bike in 15 years, I should not run on my knees, I am too old, when would I have the time to train, I don't like to exercise, I can't do that".

So, lets list the reasons why you should:

1. Why not? Remember Smokey and the Bandit, "We ain't never not made it yet, have we?"
2. Exercise is easier to do when you have a deadline and a reason for doing it
3. Bragging rights (nobody cares about your time. The point is to finish)
4. Health care costs are increasing, so you need to stay healthy anyway
5. When was the last time you finished something that you didn't think you could do? (how good did that feel?)
6. You have 6 months to get ready. That is plenty of time!

Here is the line in the sand

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Who is with me?

Why is it so quiet?

Hey!!! Don't leave me hanging. You, sitting at the computer. I am talking to you. Step away from the eclair cake.