Thank you

I just have to think lowest common denominator. Someone has to be worse than me at this! And I've been reading up on swim training (yes, I did procrastinate!) and I think 25 minutes in the water is a lot. I guess I remember as a kid swimming for hours but swimming was really playing instead of doing laps.

Now I just hope this wetsuit doesn't make me choke!

I've read that even a few weeks swimming can make a difference. I guess I'll step it up not necessarily as a workout but to get more comfortable. I think it's too late to develop the muscles I need but I can work on being in the water and moving around without swallowing water. Or getting it up my nose.

The bit of time I was in the water today was tiring. I am not sure if it's lack of oxygen from poor breathing (and holding my breath) or the stress or just because I was doing something I wasn't used to doing.

I never thought I would say I like running but I can't wreck from running and I can't drown either. I think it's my favorite part of the tri now!

The good thing is I can ride 12 miles SO easily. I heard the course is flat except for a slight incline.

Now to try on the swim cap which made me feel like a poseur...I want to see how silly I looked