I spent a lot of my free time (moms having free time... ha ha ha) researching the swim portion of a triathlon. What I discovered is that most people training for triathlons are not confident in this portion of the event. Upon further research I picked up some great tid bits of information. I started to realize that my main problem with swimming is my comfort level in the water. I needed to learn how to relax (those of you who know me well realize that this word is not in my vocabulary). Through some more reading and digging for information I found some drills that I could use to make myself more relaxed and comfortable (Beginner Traithlete). I also found a great book about triathlon swimming (Total Immersion). I was able to read some portions of the first few chapters and picked up some great words of wisdom and advice. So I set out this morning at 5 am to go put all this information into practice. I prayed for peace and the ability to relax.
When I first entered the pool last week I could not swim the entire length of the pool freestyle. By the end of that first hour I could swim one length (I felt like I had accomplished a lot!). Although to do so was still extremely difficult. This morning I kept track of the laps I swam. Before I tell you how many laps and how many meters I swam I must add that I swam the entire distance in peace. I was totally relaxed and comfortable. My form and my breathing were awesome!! With that being said, I swam 2400 meters (44 lengths or 22 laps)!! I paused between 0-15 seconds after each length. It was so much fun!!
I still have a lot of work to do, but I love seeing progress!!!
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