I signed up for the Mercedes Half Marathon and joined the Birmingham Track Club last night. Went for a short run (3.5 miles) and it was easy. Increasing my mileage makes running short distances so much easier. I hope that building this aerobic base helps during next year's triathlons.

I entered into the triathlon world as a cyclist. Cycling is by far my strongest event. But I think that I am a runner at heart, but the fear of IT band injury has made me limit myself in the sport. I'm very optimistic right now about my future in running. I think I would enjoy becoming a marathoner. I would love to run a marathon in New York or San Francisco! One of the track club coaches is going to teach me some IT band stretches next week, and I hope that keeps the problems at bay.