i swam in the ocean today. 1 mile. i avoided shark week in anticipation. i have a long way to go, a long way. but i finished. maybe next week i'll get around the pier and lose my fear of getting hooked with a fishing line.(seriously) i learned a few things while spending quality time with the fish this morning that i thought i'd share just in case you ever find yourself wanting to jump in the freezing cold ocean at 8 am on a sunday morning.
lesson 1 - body glide. my neck looks like someone took a red marker and drew a line across the back. note to self when swimming in salt water with a wetsuit while turning your head repeatedly, apply body glide.
lesson 2 - remember to stay calm when getting kicked in the face. or at the very least kick back.
lesson 3 - water will get in your wetsuit and st. george is going to be cold. figure out a way to get over it.
lesson 4 - even though the pier looks close, it is not. even though you think you can just ride in a wave to finish, you can not. and even though it may seem you are swimming in a straight line, chances are, you are not.
swim. check. now onto the run. but not without a little added inspiration. its amazing how hindsight makes things so much clearer.
i kicked out seven miles faster than i ever have before and added in some hills just for fun, yes for fun.
harder. better. faster.stronger. (thank you kayne)
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
6 years ago
Congratulations! What you did is nothing short of impressive...and you learned some great lessons - before the Big Day.
ReplyDeleteThe cold water down the back zipper is such a shock - and it's great you are already thinking about how to get used to it next spring.... as well as the contact sport formerly known as swimming.
So proud of you!