I've been a wannabe triathlete for a couple years now, mostly because, now that I am in my late thirties, I'm having a tough time finding people to do team sports other than slow pitch softball. So, last year I did my first mini-triathlon. I totally psyched myself out when I showed up for the swim and was the only one wearing a full body wetsuit. They then proceeded to ask the participants if anyone felt they need to wear an orange cap, so that the spotters in the boats would pay more attention to you. I was the only one who raised my hand.
It took me over twenty minutes to finish the 400 meters of this mini-triathlon swim. The only thing that saved me from being the last out of the water was that two other swimmers freaked out thanks to the dense seaweed and had to be pulled out. It was probably the most humbling moments of my life.
Needless to say, I think I will be picking up Total Immersion. I find that my biggest problem is freaking out in the water and losing my breath. Not that I am expecting to become a proficient swimmer in ten days, but I would like to not make a complete arse of myself next time I do a triathlon.
- Charley
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