Just wanted to do a quick update. I went to a swim clinic today and had pretty much one-on-one coaching. We did a lot of drills and worked on form. There was a LOT I didn't know! The coach I'm meeting tomorrow was one of the coaches tonight. Swimming got a LOT easier too - I had more energy swimming after class than I did when I first got there.

I told my OW coach that I was nervous about the wetsuit and he said it'd be fine and he looked forward to seeing me tomorrow. I asked my coach today if she thought I was ok for 1/2 mile open water and she said yes. I think I will stay with them over the winter - they said I need a few more classes in form (doing lots of drills) then I could join the "team" which does very structured workouts in the pole. Yay!

And thanks to everyone again. Had people not doubted my ability, I never would have gone the route I did. I think it is all turning out really well and I am feeling good about things.