J-Lo Finishes Her First Triathlon

Jennifer Lopez crossed her first finish line as a triathlete on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon. Lopez finished in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds.

She says training for the event felt good, but that she's never done anything so taxing in her life. Lopez worked hard to balance time with her twins, work and family life, while still fitting in workouts. She trained with SELF magazine's editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger. Read about their experience on Lopez' blog at SELF's Living Well section.

The Nautica Malibu Triathlon benefits Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Lopez raised $127,000 for the charity. More news and photos here:

• Jennifer Lopez Completes First-Ever Triathlon in Malibu
• J-Lo Trains for Her First Triathlon
• Jennifer Lopez's triathlon training - SELF magazine
• Congrats, Jennifer!

J-Lo Trains for Her First Triathlon

In less than a month, Jennifer Lopez will compete in her first triathlon at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon Sept. 14. Lopez will swim 1/2 mile, bike 18 miles and run 4 miles.

She was interviewed about her training on ABC News' Good Morning America. Lopez said she was about eight months pregnant when she first thought of doing a triathlon. She saw an event and thought "I think I could do that." Now, a mother of six-month old twins, Lopez is training for her first triathlon. The Nautica Malibu Triathlon benefits Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

Lopez said swimming is the toughest for her, and suggests first-time triathletes start slow and give themselves time. When she is training she "feels great, has more energy and is proud of herself."

As a mother of three who loves the sport of triathlon, I agree with J-Lo. Training helps me feel great, have more energy and feel proud of myself.

Follow more of Lopez' training at Self.com. (Above picture by Ken Landolt at Ironman Florida the day before my race.)