S: 25,250 yds - 6hr 3min
B: 107.87 mi - 6hr 45min
R: 32.19 mi - 4hr 15min
Total: 17hr 3minThree straight weeks of big swimming are in the bag. I can be honest and say that I would have never dreamed of even attempting to ever swim this much, and although it's been tough and quite a shock to the arms it hasn't been near as bad as expected. I mean, I made it through so I guess it could have been worse. Random thought...it's funny how most triathletes readily push themselves to the limit on the bicycle or while running (even to the point of developing numerous running injuries) yet they never do so in the pool. Sure, the swimming portion of a race is a relatively small percentage of the total time, but poor swim fitness can not only result in a slower swim time but it will also leave you trashed and in a miserable state to start the rest of your race (never a good thing). I think it just comes down to not wanting to put the effort in to get better.
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