Open Water Swimming And First Swim/Bike/Run Combo Workout

So it came a little later then I planned, but I finally hit the open water tonight. Better yet, I decided to add it to my normal Thursday brick workout to make it the first time that I have combined all 3 disciplines in one workout.

I had done plenty of reading on what to expect when transitioning to the open water, but I learned quickly that being mentally prepared only helped so much. I only swam about 250 yards for my first time. Although I started off a bit frantically, I was able to calm myself down and relax about half way through. I'm going to try and get out at least 2 more times in the next week and a half leading up to the race, but I was happy with how the first one went.

Solid First Open Water Swim

Nothing too special happened during my ride tonight, but I did decide to work on refining my ability to take in fluids while I ride as well as riding off the saddle going up hills. Both of these things seem small but will be important skills as my competition distances increase.

Good bike ride on a very curvy course

My run was awesome tonight. My first mile off the bike was sub 10 minutes and I felt very good throughout the entire run. I'm really starting to feel like I'm ready to go and at the right time too!

Awesome run pace