New Beginnings

Years ago when I was a kid I decided I needed a nickname for what reason I cannot remember; I chose Lynx Lily. I chose it because Lily was part of my name and Lynx because it started with "L" and it was a type of cats, and I am an ardent cat lover!

Now I am 38 and have decided for real to get fit and healthy, and to feel the way I felt when I was a kid, which was lean and strong, like a Lynx.

This blog will help me chonicle my highs and lows, and to help hold me accountable to myself for the various challenges I have set for myself. I don't know if anyone else will read this, but at least I will!

So far I have decided to do a small triathalon in October, and today is March 28, 2012. Hopefully that will be enough time to train. I will need to run 3 miles, bike 10 miles and swim 300 meters.

I have downloaded various apps on my smartphone to help me train, and I have joined an 8 week course at the YMCA to keep me motivated. I looked at mountain bikes at Academy yesterday and the one I want is $250, so now I need to save up for that. In the meantime the Y has some really cool stationary bikes I can use.

I ran/walked today for 30 minutes, and the running was for 90 second intervals. I thought I was gonna die! I hate running! It hurts my shins and my boobs bounce painfully! Time to get fitted for a good running bra!