Saturday was the official Team in Training kick off. Cathy and I both attended (don't we look pumped!). For those of you who know Cathy, she is doing the marathon in October. TNT provided us with a continental breakfast (read: bran muffins and fresh fruit) which almost made it worth the early morning. It was actually a pretty fun time, there were several speakers. They had the honored teammates attend and the most moving speaker was an 11 year old who is in remission from leukemia. I learned that leukemia is the number one disease cause of death for people under 20. Very tragic! The coaches also spoke and were very encouraging. They reassured us with statements like ' you can do it' and 'even if you're not in great shape, we'll get you there.' This being said, I still feared that come my first coached practice on Tuesday a coach would take one look at me laugh hysterically and say 'Umm..maybe you should just donate money and go home. We're not miracle workers you know.'
Tuesday morning was the first 5:30 a.m. swim. It wasn't nearly as horrific as I imagined. Getting up at 4:30 was just as painful as I imagined, but I made it to the pool almost on time. We self segregated ourselves by skill and ability level. The pool had 8 lanes; novices in lane 1 and experts in lane 8. I put on my cap and goggles and marched directly to lane 1. I was able to complete the entire workout and I didn't drown. That was my only goal finish without dying. Hmmm.. I suspect that will also be my goal for the actual triathlon.
Saturday is our first coached run session. Now I'm petrified about that session. I'm not a very fast runner or in fabulous shape. I run about 3 miles, but it takes me a long long time. I'm a little scared.
Tonight I have a bike ride. We're meant to also be doing yoga or pilates on off days or days where only one workout is scheduled. So if anyone has a good yoga or pilates dvd they want to lend me, please let me know. Thanks! :) Tomorrow a run and another swim-- BRING IT ON!
Tuesday morning was the first 5:30 a.m. swim. It wasn't nearly as horrific as I imagined. Getting up at 4:30 was just as painful as I imagined, but I made it to the pool almost on time. We self segregated ourselves by skill and ability level. The pool had 8 lanes; novices in lane 1 and experts in lane 8. I put on my cap and goggles and marched directly to lane 1. I was able to complete the entire workout and I didn't drown. That was my only goal finish without dying. Hmmm.. I suspect that will also be my goal for the actual triathlon.
Saturday is our first coached run session. Now I'm petrified about that session. I'm not a very fast runner or in fabulous shape. I run about 3 miles, but it takes me a long long time. I'm a little scared.
Tonight I have a bike ride. We're meant to also be doing yoga or pilates on off days or days where only one workout is scheduled. So if anyone has a good yoga or pilates dvd they want to lend me, please let me know. Thanks! :) Tomorrow a run and another swim-- BRING IT ON!
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