Originally Posted By: Mike@North Bend
I am taking up Archery, so I can get into Bow Hunting. I was an avid runner, but can't do that anymore, so I am going to take up bicycling.

Castingpearls, look out for the future. Running for 28 plus years has ruined my back. Don't let that injury curve over run the benefit curve. Good luck on your Triathalon.


Thanks for the head's up Mike. I definitely don't want to sacrifice later years in pain for running so much that it does more damage than good now.

The whole point of starting the training was to get in shape and promote longevity. Running is my least favorite of the 3 aspects of triathlon so I probably won't ever get to a place where I am running too much. Most likely the case will be that I didn't run enough.

I am totally addicted to swimming right now though, its become a lot like steelhead fishing in that I am always thinking about it. Now I have 2 thoughts everytime I drive by a body of water:

1. "I wonder if there are any decent fish in there."
2. " I could have an awesome open water swim there."