I unleashed my fierce determination when I got my wetsuit on this morning!
I like the ‘fake it til you make it’ approach when trying something new. It also helps if you let out a ‘rawr’ or big growl.
Of course, a little swimming fear crept up on me…
After practicing putting on and taking off our wetsuits we headed off to the race site!
When we arrived my heart started beating VERY fast! It was one of those, ‘Oh my gosh what have I done?’ moments.
Part of the try-a-tri transition area.
Here’s where the magic happens!
Luckily the weather turned out gorgeous today for our dress rehearsal.
We put together a video of the swim! [I apologize about the very low volume– it was SUPER windy today and I couldn’t get the video to be any louder.]
Swim Verdict –> Eric was much more comfortable swimming in the open water than I was. He has had a lot of time in lakes as a kid so I think he has the upper hand! He was really fast in the water too. I felt like I had to keep my head out of the water much more than usual because it kind of scared me when I was looking into the dark water below me.
Wetsuit verdict –> Much warmer and lots of buoyancy. Two thumbs up!
Unfortunately tomorrow’s weather report isn’t looking so stellar! :ermm: BOO, Hiss.
Anyone have any tips on the bike portion in triathlons? Should I stay on the inside if I am slower?
When we got home we made lunch ASAP!
I had a huge salad.
It contained CSA lettuce (2/3 of a head!), salsa, carrots, tomato, homemade dressing, and about 1.5 cups of leftover quinoa.
I also had an Ezekiel wrap with 1/2 of a large avocado and 1/4 cup of roasted red pepper hummus.
Afternoon snack was this bad boy:
I am off to go prep some last minute things. I am going to try and post tomorrow AM before we leave. I will hopefully be showing you some pre-race eats, what I am bringing to the tri/what I am wearing, and tell you what approach Eric and I have decided to take for this event. I think you might be surprised! :devil:
Have a great night!
good luck tomorrow!! you’ll do well, i’m sure. Hopefully people will get spread out enough that the bike course wont be too congested. just stay to the right and you’ll be fine.
Good luck. On the bike, make sure if you pass you pass on the left and just stay to the right. You’ll be fine!!! My co-workers are doing their first tri tomorrow.
good luck tomorrow angela! I’m sure you two will do great :)
You look like such a badass in that first pic!! Good luck tomorrow, you’ll do great!!!
Hey girl!! I just had my sprint tri today. The swim was definitely the scariest part! I did the whole thing on my back because getting my head in the water was too scary for me, so you might want to consider that : P Also the bike portion is pretty easy… stay towards your right if you’re slow and then when you’re passing people you pass to the left and tell them “To your left!” just to make sure they know you’re there. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
Love those top two photos! Made me smile. Your expression is adorable!
Someday I hope to try a triathlon with my hubby. He did a full one right before we met but I’ve always been too afraid to even consider the swim. Most of the ones around here are in the ocean and I know I would panic out there but a lake? Mmmm? Maybe? I’m very interested in hearing about how it feels for you on race day.
I hope you get lots of rest and have an awesome time!
Good luck, have fun and stay safe!
Best of luck tomorrow!! :)
Hey Ange! Just wanted to drop in in wish you luck tomorrow. Not that you need it, You and Eric look PRO in those wetsuits. Really, if there was a market in wetsuit modeling you’d be great. lol Have fun! and good luck to the both of you again :]
Good luck tomorrow! Wetsuits will help you go faster! And keep looking ahead during the swim. Ive goteen kicked several times, haha! Battle wounds are cool though.
Cheers!
LC
Good luck and have fun!!
Good luck tomorrow!! You & Eric will rock it :D
Stay to the right unless passing. The phrase “on your left” is your friend when passing (said loudly.)
Good luck! Have fun! I recommend deep breathing exercises prior to the swim, and stay to the back and the outside if you think you’re on the slower side with swimming. You’ll be less likely to get stuck in the washing machine. And whatever you do, if it’s shallow enough to walk, DON’T do it! You’ll jack your heart rate through the roof and not be happy on the bike.
Can I just comment on every post of yours “I love you!”? You’re adorable, you’re inspiring, I don’t even know what to say anymore! You’re so fantastic. You make me want to try to learn to swim!!
GOOD LUCK! You can most DEFINITELY do it. You’ve been training very hard and very well, I’m sure the triathlon will be a blast! Remember to get your rest tonight and have FUN tomorrow. I’m rooting for you! :D
That is a HUMONGOUS salad. Wow. ;)
Wei-Wei
THANK YOU SO MUCH everyone!!! yawhoo.
Good luck good luck good luck! Three good lucks since it’s a triathlon and all :)
I don’t use this phrase very often and I would say kick ass, but instead I’m going to say haul ass (!) tomorrow, lady!! You will be fabulous!
Swimming in natural water freaks me out. I always feel like something is going to bite me or I’m going to step on something yucky, lol. Love the suit, though!! :D Wearing that would make me feel much less intimidated by it.
Jenn