I've been wanting to share this information for a while now, and I'm so excited about it that I just can't hold it in any longer!
I am officially in training for my first triathlon! Granted, it's only a sprint, and it's indoor, but it's a triathlon, nonetheless. The tri will consist of a 500 yard swim (10 laps in an Olympic sized pool), 13 miles on a stationary bike, and 3.1 miles on a treadmill.
My biggest challenge has proven to be the swim. Michael Phelps makes it look so easy! Not so... I swam for the first time on Wednesday, and it has proven to be a lot harder than I thought it would be. I'm still shocked at how fast and hard my heart was beating after only one lap. For a minute there, I thought it was going to beat right out of my chest, but alas, I have lived to tell the tale! Thank goodness for my strengthened lung capacity!!
After almost one full week into my training regimen, I have come to the conclusion that this is going to be cake. No problem!! The tri will be on December 5th; I'll keep you posted on my progress. So far so good!! I feel better than I have in my whole life!
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Aimee! That is soooo freaking cool! I can't wait to hear how it goes! I've been contemplating a Tri for a while, but I just don't know if I could hack the swimming part... I know I'd be fine on the rest, but swimming is first so I'm afraid I'd suck right off the bat! But I'm so excited for you and I hope you do well! I know swimming is such a good activity to add to your running!! You're going to look smokin' hot!! Keep me posted on everything! Love you!!
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