Early am we headed out to Walden Pond for our typical morning fun: swim for me, trail walk with railroad crossing for the boys followed by swim for Chris and swim/play for me and Petru. I think we should be named the "Tag Team Family" !
Today I did my second 2+ mile swim there. I hear it is about .5 mile one way, and I did that twice. With my zig-zagging (I can't swim straight) it ends up being over 2 miles. Perfect.
My legs were still tired from the week's training, so I was looking forward to using mainly my arms. There were lots of swimmers and triathletes over there, which is so nice to see. I always get to chat with people, and it is so funny how people think I am way more advanced in triathlon than I am. Hm, I am just starting...
The water was choppy today, which I was happy about (I need the practice). It seemed like everyone was swimming on the R side, and so I had to do more sighting so as to not bump into people. Did I mention I don't like to sight? It destroys my groove.... But I need to.
The first mile+ went fine, and I completed it in 32 minutes, at a nice and easy pace. The second mile + hurt, particularly the last 800. My arms were like jello. I started to glide more and decreased the rate of my stroke. I stopped a few times. I got hungry and started thinking about the strawberries I had brought along with the iced seltzer. Swimming is the only sport that makes me hungry. When I bike or run I have to make myself eat. After I swim, all I can think about is food. Interesting.
I was done earlier than planned, and got to enjoy my snack on the beach, before getting my Petru time. I love Walden Pond and OW swimming! And my legs feel better post swim than they did preswim. Love that!
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That pond is beautiful...sounds like the perfect weekend to me :) Enjoy whats left of it.
Swimming makes you hungry b/c it lowers your core body temp... vs running does not make you hungry b/c it raises your core body temp. Yes- interesting!
I also am always hungry after a swim and never knew why. Now I know why.
I am also hungry after I eat carrots, I wonder why it is so.
your training is just incredible right now!!! keep up the amazing work :)
I think you're the one who is really sparking my new found tri interest - you're doing so amazingly well with it and you seem to be enjoying it so much despite the considerable demands. I am SO impressed with how you fit it into your life as well - very inspiring..
Hey there!
just want to say, thanks for trackin' me yesterday;-) It was a great race. Very happy.
Now I get to track u for yours!;-)
That pond looks so inviting! Yes, always starving after swimming. I only recently learned why; just as Michelle says.
btw, the swimsuit you liked on my blog was by Waterpro at SwimOutlet.com...cheap!!
wowzer 2 miles swimming sounds crazy to me. I remember moaning about 1 mile in high school swim team!
The strawberries sound way better than Heed. Sounds like you are a strong swimmer even if you are just starting out.
Your swimming and confidence is really progressing! Nice work! That was funny about being so hungry after swimming. I remember feeling that way when I was little, after swimming!
Wow, great training last week!! Yes, we are both doing Baystate again! You? Thanks for the suggestion on the trail races, we'll check it out!!
I agree- swimming makes me famished like no another! And, after running, I have no desire to eat!
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