Day 105

Day 105: Today was the 5k swim race, and I FINISHED!!!!! I did find out though that the course was around 3.4 miles so it was more then a 5k and I was more then ready to get out of the water. I was feeling good this morning, but of course nervous. The weather was perfect for the start as well. There were 2 different waves and I was in the first one so away in the water I went. The water was a little chilly at first but it was perfect once I started swimming. Right away I was feeling good and I got into my groove. I was really impressed on how clear and clean the lake was. There were even time when I could see the bottom which I am not sure I liked, because then I felt like I wasn't going anywhere. I was really focused on just finishing at least the 2.4 and anything after that was a bonus and that is exactly what it was. I would say about 2.8 miles in I just wanted to be out of that water and on land. I started getting sea sick and I just wanted to throw up, so I slowly breast stroked and enjoyed the amazing view of the mountains. I started feeling a little better so Dora told me to "Just keep swimming" and that I did. I also felt a cramp trying to come on in my left calf, but luckily it never fully developed. There was even a time where I think I had a 20 min conversation with myself to not give up and just keep going. Swimming is definitely my weakest point and I just hope to get stronger. Overall the main thing is is that I finished! Would i do it again...NO!!! I will just stick to the 2.4 miles, swimming is just not my thing. I like to look around and see things and in swimming I can only see my hands go through the water so long before I feel like I am going insane. I definitely got my confidence from this swim though and I know I will be ready for Ironman Wisconsin. Even though I don't wanna see water for a while, I will still be hitting the pool tomorrow...Just Keep Swimming!!!!!

The water is your friend.  You don't have to fight with water, just share the same spirit as the water, and it will help you move.  ~Aleksandr Popov