My friend Jessie suckered Leandra and I and a few co-workers into doing a sprint triathlon. (She basically made us sign up ;)
Last year, I signed up for one and convinced her to join us because misery loves company and I knew it would be something she would enjoy.
Well, its been a year and here we go again,.
Why, why, why did I sign up for this again?! I think my swimming has actually gotten worse since my last attempt at this. Last week, I stopped mid-lap and choked several different times.
Despite my feelings about swimming, (and my lack of ability to stay afloat without inhaling underwater), I am going to do this and make the most of it and complete what I signed up to do.
The good news is that I know what to expect, I know I can backstroke if I need to (I absolutely need to) and it will be over in no time because after all, it is a sprint triathlon. Right? Right? I can do anything for 50-60ish minutes.
500m swim, 8 mile bike (stationary), 2.5 mile run.
I have a long run scheduled for that Sunday as part of marathon training, 15 miles. Not sure if I should do it Saturday and swim/bike/run on tired legs or attempt at finishing 12.5 miles after the triathlon. Not sure I will have the mental fortitude to do a long run after the exhaustion of trying to stay alive in the water :)
Will update with pics after the race!
Remember we get our numbers wrote on our legs like the "real" guy and gals. We are strong!
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