My Motivation

Am I nuts to attempt a triathlon this fall? Part of me screams, "yes," but another larger part says I could realistically perform. I might not be a gold medal contender, but I mean, I did erg 42,195m two years in a row, right?

Scott, my buddy now at NU Med School, and I are talking about entering the Chicago Triathlon in August. Originally, he had informed me of the Lymphona & Lukemia Society's sports event fundraising, which would require thousands of dollars in fundraising in order to attend either a marathon, triathlon, or century ride. Realistically, with my job, that would be a high milestone to reach, so I will have to get all the details from the organization before I can make a commitment. In any case, I can still register for the Chicago Tri by myself.

Training for this would give me a reason to get off my ass every once in a while and work some physical activity back into my lifestyle. Ever since I graduated and left crew in the dust, I haven't done much in the way of exercising. All I've needed is some simple motivation, and I believe this hits the spot.

1,500m swim, 40,000m bike ride, 10,000m run, check.


In other news, the new season of 24 begins next week. I am literally on the edge of my seat here writing this, in anticipation of the premier. I know, I'm obssessed. So sue me.