I'm a triathlete

One of the key moments in my transformation was a visit with an orthopedic doctor shortly after I began running.  Like many new runners, I learned what IT bands were, and mine were killing me.  His comment to me was that I should just workout on an elliptical machine.  When I began to protest, his comment was "it's not like you are an athlete or anything.  At this point all you want to do is get your heartbeat up."  

Not only am I an athlete now, but I'm also a triathlete.  Thank you, Doc!