Just watching a tri was all the motivation I needed. You will see the ultra-cool (and expensive) bikes, the excessive preparations and the incredibly fit athletes right next to the couch potatoes on board-walk cruisers. You will be surprised when you see a few of the softer-looking competitors cross the line ahead of the hard-body types. It is quite challenging to finish at the top but it's not hard to finish as long as you have a little discipline.