I attended the end of year party for my running club last night. One of the guys i've run with the past 2 years asked me if they've lost me from marathon training for good since I told them i'm focusing on triathlons next season. I wouldn't say for good - but you know i've already decided to take a break from marathons in 2008 at least. However, i'm finding myself gravitating towards a new endurance event (new for me anyway). Long distance open water swimming.
I'm hoping to do a 1 mile open water swim in the Chesapeake, which is the same day that organization is also holding a 4.4 mile swim. I might be interested in doing that the following year. There is a local ironman that also has an aquavelo option or just the swim fest portion - 2.4 mile swim. I think I might be able to handle that this season. I found another somewhat local race, a 7.5 mile river swim that intrigues me. Maybe something new to strive for.
I haven't been swimming for a year yet (technically and competitvely that is)and I have alot of anxiety in the water. Still, in the 4 triathlons i've completed already, despite only giving maybe a 50% effort(most of this is due my lack of mental preperation), my highest ranked sport is the swim. When I practice and it's not often, but on occassion, it just clicks. I get into that zone and glide easily through the water, almost effortlessly. I feel I could just keep going and going. It's peaceful.
So i'm thinking, maybe open water long distance swimming will replace running marathons for the time being. We'll see...something else to chat with the coach about.
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