Since the early 1980's when I first heard of Triathlon I have been obsessed.  Although I had occassion to participate over the years it wasn't until I was in my 50's before I had the time to make it a lifestyls.  Then last May, when I was 54, I struggled on the run portion of a race.  About six weeks later I was admitted to the emergency room with chest pains.  Turns out that I have a 95% blockage at a junction near my heart.  Because it is at an "intersection" the doctor said it was not stintable.  Although I am now on a statin and blood pressure medicine, I can't resist the temption to race and train again.  Tomorrow morning I will give it a try at the Disney half marathion.  I'm a bit nervous because this is my first event since the incident.  But, I just can't bear to sit around and wonder.  So... here goes...