3 More Weeks

Training has been going well.  In fact I’m very happy with the progress I have made over the last couple of weeks.  The bike and run have been improving with each week and I am feeling less awkward running after getting off the bike.  It still takes me close to 3/4 of a mile before my legs sort of feel normal but I now feel like I can push through that not normal feeling.

Yesterday the wife and I headed to the beach to swim.  It was our first swim in salt water and water that we will be swimming in for the race.  Up until this point we have been hitting the local pond for convenience.

Before heading straight into the water, Amy first walks the distance of the buoys with her gps tracker to see how far they are.  With knowing how many laps we need to do we don’t go running into the water.  Instead we decide to sit on the beach trying to soak up a few sun rays to warm ourselves up since the ocean is much colder than the pond.  After maybe 30 minutes talking with some friends it’s time.  

Goggles go on and we jump in (well maybe not jump in, more like “oh that’s cold” walk in).

Sighting was a little harder as the land marks were much farther away than the pond but this was surprisingly a welcome distraction.  It kept my mind occupied on staying somewhat straight and not focusing on my breathing and if my strokes were even and how consistent my kicks were.  I just swam.  

Amy said that it was a little dizzying with the waves and all.  She swam great and looked good so it must not be too bad for her.

We did not time ourselves with this swim, instead decided to just do it.  I couldn't guess how long it took but it definitely felt much shorter than when I was in the pool or pond.  We both walked out feeling good and decided it was best to soak up some more rays rather than bike or run. 

Tomorrows training plan is swimming again so I guess that means another beach day.  And they said training would be hard.