Not a really big volume month for me due to taper and recovery for a race mid-month, extreme heat/humidity, week-long pool closure, and political events that kept me out of the industrial park where I do most of my outdoor bike training. Solid efforts though--lots of intensity on all three.
Swim: 4h 30m 36s - 11950 YdBike: 19h 24m 47s - 335.31 MiRun: 15h 40m 56s - 100.43 Mi staying consistent from month to month! but need still need to swim MORE! 22 days until The Mohican HIM!
Very happy with these totals. Would like to do it again for June before the Vineman 70.3Swim: 4h 07m 07s - 14200 YdBike: 24h 30m 35s - 400.73 MiRun: 12h 39m 40s - 86.73 MiRace Volunteering: 4h 00m
Most people believe that running barefoot is dangerous. Certainly, depending upon the surface, they would be correct. However, there is some suggestion that running barefoot may reduce injuries.
Work less to swim better. Part one of this video series covers the philosophy of Total Immersion swimming and looks at some common freestyle swimming misconceptions.
I was passing others who were saying, "Good job, 587" (that was my race number). People were cheering me on. These were the nicest people I have ever been around!
Most of those thinking about tackling a long swim instinctively feel it’s necessary to Do much to build endurance - more yards, harder laps. But a focus on Receiving is ideal for long distances.
Good memories are crucial to your success in the water. Trying to swim laps before you are comfortable in the water is likely to reinforce your anxiety, so avoid the white-knuckle approach.