Subject: Getting Nervous... My first tri is on June 20th. It is a sprint: 750 m swim; 19k bike; 5 k run. This week I have been sick with the flu (and my runs haven't been that great ). Prior to this week, I felt like I was doing great. This is where I am at:
Swimming: I have been practicing swimming 1000 yards without stopping. I did have my first open water swim last week and it was more difficult than I thought (and this is why I'm nervous ). I try to swim laps once or twice a week.
Biking: Not worried about this. Have extensive biking experience. Usually on the weekend I will do a long bike ride - anywhere from 10 to 20 miles (with extensive hill climbing ). The Maumee Bay Triathlon will be flat.
Running: I run 3-1/2 miles each morning (approximately 5 days per week ).
I am about 10 pounds overweight. I was hoping to lose it but haven't yet.. although I feel like I am in pretty good shape.
AM I READY ENOUGH TO DO THE JUNE 20th TRI? My goal is just to finish it and not worry about speed.
Thanks for your input!!! |