My First Swim Class

The alarm went off at 5:40am and it was time. I was thinking about hitting snooze, but then, I've done that for so many years and that's what got me here in the first place. It's time for a change. So I got up, into my suit, gathered my things, and went into the Club where I have started my training. There was a class I wanted to try out for swimming; at 6am. As I took some suggestions on what to start with from the teacher, I was excited and optimistic. I've been swimming since I was a kid, this should be easy.

Well, after "warming up" with 200 yards of swimming, I got really tired out. I had gulped and sputtered a little bit of water at times, my arms were tired and I started thinking I was not so sure about this swimming part. But my swim teacher was encouraging and pointed out some things I had been doing great, such as stroke form, alternate breathing and keeping my head up, which I found out in the pool is not so great, but for something like a triathlon, is perfect. I started feeling much better. She gave me some pointers and suggested we practice them then. We practiced head position during push off, stroke frequency for breathing and alternating in a side kick. We left it at: I'll be coming in once or twice a week to practice these things and doing 3 or 4 sets of 100. That felt good and doable.

I am as excited as ever about the triathlon. In fact, I'm reconsidering the Super Sprint (the shorter race at 400yds swim, 8mi bike, 2mi run) and considering doing a Sprint (.5mi swim, 16mi bike, 3mi run) instead. After guaging where I am at with swimming today, I feel more confident. The decision will be made shortly and registration will be sent in. I'll post it soon, in case you might want to join me. (smile) I finished the morning by spending some time listening to 2 of my favorite podcasts about weight loss and triathlons that I enjoy and get something out of: Motivation To Move podcast and the Tri Talk podcast. Check 'em out if you're interested!