Sept Tri Week #3

Monday - Rest

Rob was commenting on at the beginning of the summer we were utilizing the fact Hailey didn't have to get off to school and we could start work/projects early and have extra time in the morning as the kids usually sleep past 7.  Now we've gotten lazy and sleeping until 7:30 and Rob has been getting into the office after 8. :)  I was so incredibly tired this morning I just slept and was OK taking another day off exercise.  I slept so hard which was good, but I've been tired all day.  We had a couple late nights over the weekend so figured I would be tired today.

The VB's called and said I am welcome to practice open water swimming on their lake anytime I want.  Which is totally awesome.  I tried on my wet suit again.  Not sure if I just put on differently or if I have indeed lost weight because it fits perfectly.  I am going to get some running and biking these next two weeks before we leave for the Midwest, but my primary focus is open water.  Not sure if I can do the triathlon in September, but want to shoot for doing an open water one earlier in the season next year if at all possible.  Like in late June or early July.  I'll take all the practice I can get this summer so I start a bit more confident next summer.

Tuesday - Open Water - 1/2 hour swim

It was such a beautiful morning and so quiet around VB's lake.  I think I just love "the nature" of outside swimming.  It went a lot better than last time.  I like swimming in the wet suit--it's easier.  I could also see a little bit in the water--not much, but more than I thought.  I worked on sighting.  So I did a couple strokes, switched to breaststroke/doggy paddle and aligned back straight.  Going back I kept veering way off to the right.  I went across the lake and back--then I practiced sighting more swimming back to the dock.  I still need lots of practice, but feel like I made a little progress.

Wednesday - Swam 1 hour

I swam with the triathletes again.  It was a tough workout.  We did lots of 300's and mostly freestyle the whole time.  I really worked on my form as I know it will help me with open water.  Good to get up early too.  I got a lot of work done afterwards before the kids got up.

Thursday - Ran 4 miles

I ran during Rob's lunch and did a solid four miles.  I ran pretty fast and it went great.  Weather was perfect.  Going into such a busy busy week.  Really want to stick with exercising this week.