One week from Triathlon

The grand event is only one week away! The entire week, I have been going to the 50 meter swimming pool and trying it out. I currently do not have the stamina to do 5 laps continuously, however, with a little stop at every other end I am able to complete the 500 meters. Time-wise I am doing terribly, my best time so far has been 2:44 for 1 lap that includes the small break at the opposite end of the pool. I have plenty of room for improvement...if I only learned to kick well my time will be considerably better. In total, I swam 3600 meters this week.

Running has even been added to the routine and my time has gotten a bit better and if I implement some changes that Hubby has suggested I will probably do better. I am not a runner, nor a jogger, but I try my best when I am out there, but since I have never had any training in the area, my form is not the best. Apparently when I run, I move my entire upper body from one side to the other, it feels comfortable to me, but I am wasting energy that I could reserve for the legs. I am going to grab a rope and tie it around my arms so I don't swing them from one side to the other so much. In total, I ran 6  miles this week.

There is a triathlon this weekend (tomorrow) being held and I am so tempted to give it a shot and see how I do. As you can see from the above, I am not very good at anything but I just want to give it a shot. If there was anyone out there that would do it with me, I think I would go ahead and sign up but I haven't had any luck in enlisting anyone for it.

Pictures: Our neighborhood date at Bear Lake. A few families from the neighborhood got together last week and we went to one of the local attractions. Little Benny spent the day in a little puddle playing with the sand. Wonderboy spent the day inside that donut in the second picture and riding on one of the neighbor's waterskiis. Hubby and I spent the day swimming...trying to perfect some techniques or playing with the little kiddos. Overall, it was a wonderful time at the lake. We can't wait to go back.

Wordless Wednesday: The Cannondale Jekyll 3000 is a superb mountain bike. It comes fully stocked with some of the best components out there. I went in the other day with my mind made up to buy a bike but I couldn't find one that I really liked so I spoke to the store manager--she has sold us almost every single bike we have in our garage! Anyways, I told her my "needs" (yeah, laugh) and how they didn't have anything in stock, so she pulled out different catalogues and shows us some neat bikes but with very high price tags. Then she said she had a bike that she was thinking of selling--the Jekyll 3000. To make the story short: I went to see it, I tried it, hubby tried it, we both loved it! She is holding it for me for 2 weeks so I can gather enough pesos for it :).

Comments

[Kathy N]

Good luck with the triathlon. With all the preparation you're doing, I'm sure you will be great!

[Jeannie]

You have such drive and determination. I am sure you will do wonderfully in your Triathlon.

I am with little girl regarding getting in the water, however, if you were to add a wave runner to the mix I would be all over that!

Huggz!

[fatBoy]

Best of luck! It's not about finishing with a good time. It's about finishing upright, with a smile on your face. With that in mind you'll do a great job.

~fatBoy
http://trifatboy.com

[Jennifer]

I think you should try the triathalon. Why not? It'll give you a chance to see what it's all about.

[Amy]

I just know you are going to do awesome!

Amy

[Dora Renee' Wilkerson]

WOW, a Triathlon! That's great. I myself could never do that but I am sure glad you can. You go girl!

My brother used to do these (and he did those toughman contest.) He is one of the healthiest people that I know and I really think it's because he used to do those Triathlons so much.

Good for you and keep it up!

Dora Renee' Wilkerson

[Tina]

Last night was the first night back in our pool here since M was born. Fun fun, and it felt so good to get out and move about. Next few days I plan to hit the gym here. I have enjoyed a 20lb weight loss since M was born, but I really want to get some endurance built up. It doesn't do any good to be skinny and still not able to walk a block! Anyway last night I had a dream and you were in it and we were warming up for a run together, it felt like some kind of race but I wasn't sure. It was really odd, it seemed to be in Idaho. (then the dream got odder because apparently warming up meant... running around in small circles.....) Oh well.
Hugs

[sincityspuds]

Wow, Isela! Your athleticism is seriously inspiring. I haven't stuck to my goals very well, but every time I check out your blog I recommit myself. Way to go! And the pics of your kids at the beach are perfect.