So, I've signed up to do my first triathlon. It's all for Ty Gobaith children's hospice, so it'd be rude not to really.
After all, how hard can it be? I've always enjoyed running, I vaguely remember being taught to swim when I was a kid, and cycling... well, you never forget how to ride a bike, do you?
So when I heard about the Llanrwst sprint triathlon I thought, why not? The race consists of 20 lengths of Llanrwst swimming pool (400m), a 25km bike ride between Llanwrst and Betws y Coed, and a 5km hilly run up into the Gwydir Forest.
Unlike most races, it is also for charity. The Llanrwst triathlon is organised by Carneddau Triathlon Club, who are based in the Conwy Valley, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno, and proceeds from the race go to the club's chosen charity Ty Gobaith/ Hope House Children's Hospice.
Now for the hard bit. The race is on September 2, just under 11 weeks away, and it's high time I got into shape for it. So far my training has pretty much consisted of going swimming with my mates, cycling to work a few days a week (all of three miles from home!) and poncing around in the gym for a bit.
It's the swimming I'm worried about at the moment. I swim at least 400m whenever I go to the pool - although I'm pretty sure the race officials don't let you stop and catch your breath for two minutes at the end of each length. And the armbands will definitely have to go!
As the Ancient Chinese said, every journey begins with a single step. Time to get serious.
