Here's kind of quick chrono of the week.
*Monday, Jan 5th - Training begins. Jumped in the pool for the first time in a while and definitely felt the pain. Uggghhhhhh. All the upper body muscles felt like lead. Weighed in at 190 lbs. Haven't weighed that since high school. Would like to get down to 180, maybe even 175.
*Tues, Jan 6th - Went to Spin Class. Definitely felt the pain in that too. :) Spin instructor/class is great, so think Tues morning spin will become routine.
*Weds, Jan 7th - Hit the treadmail. Wanted to do 8 minute miles for 5 miles. Felt the pain again and did 8.5 minute miles for 4 miles.
*Thurs, Jan 8th - Paid the $417 for the race.....so no backing out now. Also hit the pool again in the a.m. and it felt much better than Monday.
When I first heard about the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, I thought the swim portion was absolutely insane and anyone who swam it was nuts. It's funny how things can change. One of my biggest fears in life is now one of my most incredible joys. This race (especially the swim) is truly the funnest, yet most challenging triathlon's, I've ever competed in. Below is my journal on the incredible experience. This year's race is on Sunday, June 10th, 2012.
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