Hello – erm what I have got myself into?

I have just foolishly agreed with my boyfriend to take on a challenge … a triathlon in 2014, the Virgin London Triathlon. The reason behind the challenge? Firstly I have been very inspired by my good friend Alice and her triathlon journey. She completed her first triathlon last weekend and rocked it. After months of hard work and sheer determination she met the challenge head on and quite simply nailed it. This is what I admired the most as well as watching her reap the benefits of her all her efforts (not only completing the triathlon, but getting fitter, stronger and healthier along the way).

Secondly I need to get fitter and healthier. Since turning 30 this year, I have made a promise to sort myself out. (I am currently in the middle of a boot camp month and I have been running 2-3 days a week to slowly build my fitness levels up). Over the past 6 years I have got myself into a bad routine (eating out, eating junk and drinking more than is healthy) and I have developed some bad habits, both of which need an overhaul. So a challenge like a triathlon seems to be a good motivator in getting there.

So here is where I am going to share my progress, the ups and the downs, highs and lows of training and I hope along the way to share & gain some tips, advice and some support from the online blogging community. So here it goes…gulp.