Tonight marked the first group training session with my brand spanking new Ironman team. What's that? You didn't know that I also swim and bicycle? Yeah, well... I don't. But I've put myself in a spot where I have to learn how to and get good at the sports just mentioned in the next 320 days or so, or I'm screwed. Yay!
Today in the pool with the Ironman coaches and fellow participants, reality filled my nasal cavity and I almost choked on it. I'm not very comfortable in water. I've actually never really been able to submerge my head in water without plugging my nose. I panic. It's psychological, I know. But it happens. I've known that my success in the swim would be dependent on me figuring this out. And now is the time. Coach Scott even made it a point to let me know. Before I bother learning any of the efficiency techniques he was giving lessons on tonight, I have to figure out how to breathe in the water. Sure. No problem.
So while I do that, how about you hop over here and donate a few bucks?
This little running blog is about to evolve into an Ironman blog. But don't worry, I'll still be eating miles for breakfast.
It's about to get real. Really realz, yo.
