I swam 33 laps (1 mile) This morning. At least I think I did. I had a hard time keeping track of lap numbers around 25-30. I wish I could find a solution to that since it is always hard to keep numbers in your head when swimming. I would like to not think of anything and just swim.
Time was 35:01.
Nothing impressive. 3 minutes slower than my last time. I had to share a lane with someone the last 10 laps, which may attribute to that. That always messes me up. I start hitting the lane markers and in general I just don't like it. But I know I need to get used to it, as triathlon swims are 4x worse...You have people slapping your feet and kicking your hands also.
The Olympic Triathlon I am doing is quite small. Last year, there were only 70 people and 6 of those in my age group.
Up to this point, I have been concerned about being last in my age group.
With my progress up to this point, I guess I should just be happy if I finish. I need to change my mindset to that and step away from the "I need to beat at least one person" and accept the fact that it might not be possible.
...I also need to accept the fact that it is a strong possibility that I get a DNF.
This is rough...but I guess that is the reason I am doing it. I need to face the demons in my head and know that they are there before the race comes and every one of them is telling me to give up.
If I look at it really, I might not be pleased with ANY workout from this point until the race because they are all going to get harder and longer and more agonizing.
Why am I doing this?
...That is what every person asks themselves as they stand waist-deep in water with their goggles on their heads, right?
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