What Was I Thinking?

I was a nerdy bookworm wimp all through school; a little chubby and wary of exercise. I live a laid-back island lifestyle here on Maui. My ocean swims (including Sundays with the Pink Cap Swimmers) are all casual and easy going. I drive a beat up old car and wear old shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops.

So what happened to me this morning when I participated in the Aluminum Man Biathlon? I became competitive. I was an animal. I swam the entire ocean course hard, and even ran some of the road race.

And right now my aching body is screaming at me "What were you thinking?!?"