My spin teacher is a BIG triathlete. She weighs about 100 pounds and has a ton of energy. Of course she is also a coach and trainer, though there is no way I could ever afford her services... that is, until now. She was putting together some swim clinics and asked if I would be interested in lifeguarding. "Sure." I figure even as an observer I could get a few pointers. She asked me what I wanted to be paid... I decided to barter for a few free races (she's also affiliated with a race managment company), and then perhaps some coaching... win-win right? On Tuesday she asked if I wanted to swim with her and the other coaches before the friday clinic... Sure, I say... And so it begins...
I am thinking this little committment could turn into a summer-time kick in the ass for my training as well as diet (since this woman is big into nutrition). Could this be the year I break 1:30 at Danskin? Stay tuned... We'll see how psyched I am come Friday. The temperature should be around 55 degrees at 5:00 a.m., and the water is about 62 or so... balmy. Yes, I'll be wearing my wetsuit, but it's sleeveless.... I'm shivering already, but how could I say no... As it stands I'll be at the lake from 5:00 - 7:30 a.m. I'll keep you posted...
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