Ironman, here I come!

Or maybe HALF Ironman, or Olympic distance, or ehh...maybe another sprint!
I just finished my triathalon this morning. All week I have been wondering Why-Why am I am doing this? Why do I think getting up at 5 in the morning to swim in a dirty lake with 500 strangers is fun? Why aren't I in better shape? Why does biking and running in my wet swimsuit appeal to me as a past time? Why, why, why?
Well, as I filed into Anterim Lake with 500 of my new closest friends, I remembered. It's strangely both relaxing and exhilerating to see how far your body will take you. Mine took me on a quarter mile swim, 16 mile bike, and 3 mile run this morning and I felt great doing all of it. During the swim, I could only see my arms cutting through the green foggy water in front of me, but when I took a breath, I could see 500 people sputtering, gliding, and swimming around me. On the bike I was flying down 315 N (freeway in Columbus) trying hard not make Vrooomm noises (I LOVE my new road bike!). Though I was constantly barraged with "On your left!" I knew that I had a secret weapon- patience, strategy, and a little marathon lingering in my legs. During the run, I was doing the passing and I finished strong well within my goal time.
Things to remember for next time
1. Invest in padded shorts
2. Make friends early on with your rack mates
3. Not everyone has a sense of humor during the final run- I got the look of death from another runner when I joked to her that when we finished the run, we should start over and do it again. Luckily I was able to run ahead of her before she strangled me.

As for London news, I booked tickets for Pericles, Troilus & Cressida, and A Winters Tale at the Globe. I splurged and bought semi-expensive tickets for Pericles and Troilus & Cressida and for A Winters Tale, I will be standing in the yard like a groundling. What I am really excited about is that I managed to hit all three levels of the Globe- Upper, Middle, and Lower. And of course, seeing the actual plays. I will try to get my itinerary back up in the next few days.