So I decided to start training 2 weeks early cause I couldn't stand waiting anymore. Up at 6:30, bags packed the night before, and ready to roll. Got to the pool about 7:15. Goggles on, nose plugs on and off we go? Yeah right. Do you really have any idea how hard it is to get your breathing right if you are going to do a total immersion swim? Its not, unless of course you have been doing it your whole life, easy. If I really concentrated I was able to get up to my nose in the water and still be able to turn my head to take a breath in. Seriously if you have never attempted this you will have no idea what I am talking about. My heart was beating so fast it amazed me. 400 yards accomplished with resting. Gosh by the time this triathlon is over I will be mentally exhausted. I have to get this breathing thing under control.
My arms are kinda tender today. Right on the back of the shoulder. Yesterday they were like jello. I suppose that's to be expected for someone who swims leisurely maybe 4 times a year. So here we go. Facing my fears head on. No other way to do it right?
Tonight is a 25 minute run, which I will tackle directly after work. Brought my stuff with me so there will be no excuses about getting it done. Back to the pool tomorrow with some hopeful improvement by the time I have another 500 yards under my belt.
YOU ARE CAPABLE OF MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE!
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