Last Swim Session

Days left till NYC Triathlon: 5

Activity: Swim Group Training Session

 

Today was my last trip to Brooklyn for my Monday evening swim group session. I can't believe that it is almost over, I am going to have so much free time without triathlon training looming over me at all times. This week the focus is on drinking a lot of water, getting a lot of sleep and eating right. I created a list for what I need to bring for the triathlon transitions. Doing a triathlon is quite complicated, you need to know what you will be doing at each transition and when you need what kind of wearable or nutrition during the bike and run. Keeping fingers crossed that I don't forget anything and it all goes smoothly. 

At the swim session today we did a 20 minute warm up followed by drills, we swam approximately 60 laps. It was a simple workout that felt good. At the end we simulated what rough waters would be like, with ten people swimming down the middle lane and the rest lined up on either side splashing water on the swimmers. There is no way the water can be that rough on race day, but we are being prepared for any eventuality. This may be my last swim before the Hudson. I am ready for the triathlon to be here, but I feel this week is going to crawl.