Am I ready

Am I ready, I don't think so but only a couple of day to go.  People are asking my why am I doing this at my age.  The problem with sport in the public eye is more and more professionals are retiring early, depending on their sport they are retiring in their late 20's; what message is this giving out to people.  The local parks have football and rugby pitches and if you are lucky the odd bowling green.  Where are the netball courts, tennis courts, hockey and rounder's pitches?  They are none existent!  We have 'hubs' that you need to take a bus ride to get to, which have gyms and swimming pools.  When I first said I was going to do a triathlon a lot of people I spoke to said" I used to do stuff like that when I was younger".  Health and fitness is not just for young people, we all have to look after our bodies especially now the Government are making you work longer and longer before you can retire. At 60 you are no longer a pensioner.
I want to encourage older people to get fit and healthy, its never too late and what better role model than myself.