Making the Team: 2008

I am new to the sport of triathlon, and fairly new to athletics. If I were selected as the next team member, the coaches and other team members would be getting a blank canvas with a short but proven track record. I have successfully quit smoking, and lost up to 40 pounds. Unfortunately, I gained 20 of that back during the off season, so I have more work ahead. As a new triathlete, I am still searching. Searching for a better stride, better stroke, or training technique that works "best". I also a still searching for the way I can involve more people in this new sport that I enjoy. I have not found the best way to convey my passion and excitement that I have for the sport and people that I have discovered during this early stage of the journey.