The latest:

     OK, the triathlon is a DUathlon now, with the swim being dropped (see my last entry).  The event will be a 3 mile run, a 56 mile bike, then a 13.1 mile run.  At least I'll get a feel for 2/3 of a half-iron-distance triathlon, so I'll be more prepared for the real deal next year.  There are two events I'm looking into for next year to get in my half-iron, but I'm leaning toward one up in Show Low, Arizona, called the "Deuces Wild Triathlon".  It will be in June of 2011, so I'll be able to satisfy my half-iron-dream.  If that one doesn't work out, I'll figure out something else.  There are PLENTY of opportunities to get out there and do insane challenges with other like-minded individuals!  I guess the Endurathon will have to go on a little longer.
     Also, I purchased a "road bike" with some of my double-shift-night-class money.  It's a men's, 2011, Trek 1.2.  It's great.  What an amazing difference between riding a mountain bike on the road, VS. riding a road bike on the road.  Don't get me wrong, I'm a mountain biker at heart, but this thing is pretty bad-ass.  That's all for now.  Check back soon.