The Wednesday Word over at Deb Runs is Courage. Since my brain is waterlogged from all the time I’ve spent in the pool lately, I have to apply this to swimming. I summoned my courage and stepped way out of my comfy zone when I decided I’d finally learn (well I’m still learning) to swim [Read More]
Wait What Just Happened? My First Tri
To give you a little back story if you’re just joining us. I’m a self-professed water phobe. I’ve made it this far in life with a mean dog paddle, nothing else to speak of when it comes to swimming. There was an incident where I needed to be rescued when I was a teen. At [Read More]
How to Silence Your Inner Critic
Last week I was at the pool going through the motions of trying to swim when a coach approached. The Aquatic Director and Triathlon Swim Coach, actually. We talked about my goals (survive my first tri) and she asked to see my stroke. I swam out and most of the way back before I wigged [Read More]
A Runner in Tri Clothing
At the beginning of the year, I bit the bullet and signed up for my first tri. Since then I’ve been immersed (yes that’s a pun) in learning to swim. I’ve been running, but it’s definitely taken a back seat to all things aqua. I waded through gobs of triathlon books, and this one about the [Read More]
Changes to the Race Schedule
I’m not sure what it is about this year but my racing schedule seems to be in flux more than usual. I’m getting off to a later start than usual with no races until April, but given our ridiculous winter, that’s A-OK with me. Here’s how it’s looking now. Things in red were taken out. [Read More]
5 Free Resources to Keep New Swimmers Afloat
I’ve been pushing (and kicking and swearing) my way through learning to swim for about six weeks now. It hasn’t been easy. There’s SO much to think about all at once. Add to that the whole water panic thing and the need to come up for air and I’ve got a challenge on my hands. [Read More]
Currently: In Over My Head
I can’t let the middle of the month slip past too much more without a Current update. Books: I’m gorging on Triathlon and Swimming books. Totally immersed (get it?) in my new sport, although I feel like a total poser. Running Path: Running mileage has been intentionally low and I’ve done my share of milling. Although [Read More]
Swimming: Off the Deep End
Ever since we rang in 2015 I’ve been going on and on about trying a tri. Many of you questioned what a ‘serious, official’ swimsuit was. In my mind it’s one you’d see at the Olympics. No ruffles, skirt or plunging neckline. Definitely not the mom-kini I’ve been sporting. To purchase my first ‘serious’ [Read More]
So I Thought I Could Swim
I threw it out there the other day that 2015 would be the year of the tri for me. Well “a” tri. We’re not talking anything huge, just a tiny little sprint. When Espirit de She contacted me to be an Ambassador again this year, I figured, why not take the plunge…literally….and do the tri [Read More]
