Why I am not joining the tri club.

You may have read my post from a couple of weeks ago about the swim training that I went to when I was trying to decide whether or not to join the Hannover 96 triathlon club. You may not have read it either. Regardless, I decided not to join. This is not because of the voting results. Thanks to the few of you who voted, but I am going to ignore your opinions and not join the club. I realize I could become a better swimmer and I could maybe practice my German, but the overwhelming reason is because I just don't want to.

Here's a little more info - I don't want to go to swim at 9pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, or not be able to take a bike ride with Brian on a Sunday morning because I have to ride with the team on Sunday afternoon, or feel like I have to go to a specific workout on a specific day and time.

I started doing triathlons because I enjoy it. Now that I am not working full-time, I enjoy doing my workouts during the day, taking my time with them, and being home when Brian is home (unless I have German class of course). In the spring I will be able to do longer workouts on weekdays and more fun things on the weekends. Why would I pass that opportunity up and pay money to do it? Yes, I realize that I will be giving up the chance to be coached through the team. So maybe I won't be quite as fast training on my own. But I might be happier doing it.