Water World

Yesterday, my sister and I did a 4 mile run at my house (for once) followed by a swim at the lake with our new wetsuits. The water was a balmy 60 degrees - perfect test conditions for our June 29th ocean swim. The first lesson I learned was I have to definately get into the water and "warm up" before the race. I don't know how some can just dive in and swim with out knowing how cold 62 degrees is. It took me a good 10 minutes just to get the nerve to start swimming. Once I was horizontal, it took another 5 minutes or so to get my breathing in order and remember why I was there.

I decided I like the wetsuit. It felt like I was using a pull buoy as I stroked. I was in a better swim position and I seemed to just glide through the water. I think I may use the suit for my July tri as well.... IF I can get the suit off a little faster. The velcro across my neck was so hard to pull - I needed to have my sister help me the first time out. We went back in the water to practice our exit a number of times... I may even do it on dry land just because I fear I will panic and end up wearing my suit all the way through the race...

On second thought, if I wore a black wetsuit for a race, on a day like today (90+) just think how skinny I could be crossing the finish line !

WEIGHT - I didn't step on the scale yesterday, but with my diet as it was I'm willing to bet that I am still at 189. 7 days until vacation - I will see my new number this week before I go!