Another day, another great workout!
In order to catapult my triathlon training, we got a family pass to the YMCA. At first this seemed brilliant. They offer childcare during the day, so I could work out, the kids could play. But, one small hangup, one of the kids refuses to stop screaming at the top of his lungs in the toy room, and so it hasn't worked out exactly as planned...yet.
The point is, I've been fitting in trips at other odd times. Bright and early this morning I went up for a 800m swim and 5 mile run. The swim was ok. My arms felt tired, and when that happens I can tell that I really overcompensate with my legs. Knowing basically nothing about swimming, I am not sure if that's what I'm supposed to do or not, but I feel that trying to save my legs for pedaling a bike and then running would be optimal. And, despite overall great conditioning, I get so easily winded in the pool. I think it has to do mostly with the odd breathing pattern.
Speaking of that, I am feeling more comfortable all the time swimming with my face down, and have been practicing taking breaths on both the left and right (I read this is helpful to be good at in a group swim in case there is a body where you want to breath, or a flailing arm or leg).
What I really don't get about swimming is the point of a swim cap. I have been wearing one because I believe you have to wear them during Ironman events, and well, because I'm trying to preserve my hair color (hey, don't judge!). But it looks so weird, it doesn't keep my hair totally dry, it doesn't keep water out of my ears, and it really pulls my hair going on and off. So, someone please tell me what gives!
By the way, it took me just about 20 minutes to swim 800m. I took a few breaks at the end of every 200m set, so all total about 23 minutes. I have no idea if that's good, bad, or average. It does feel a little easier to swim that distance than it did 10 days ago, so that's a great sign! And my run, 5 miles in 39:44 (7:58/mi) immediately after the swim. I feel really good about that time.
Looking forward to getting a bike ride in this weekend! Anybody out there racing this weekend?
You need an extra set of hands to put your cap on, that's why it's pulling your hair! You hold the front at your forehead and someone else stretches it over your head. That's the easiest way to put one on, I guess you just put up with getting your hair pulled if you put it on yourself?
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