To Float or Not to Float...that is the Question !!! Triathlon Blog 2

As some of you know from my postings here and on FB, I am participating in my first Triathlon in Orillia this August. Orillia holds a special place in my heart as I spent most of my formative "summer" years there as a kid at the Family Cottage on Grape Island.  So when I had the chance to pick this as my first tri-spot, it seemed fitting indeed.

I thought this might be a great opportunity to blog about as there are many people that may wish to try a Triathlon and hopefully sharing all the info/training tips I am picking up along the way will help benefit someone else !

Triathlon is made up of three key sports: SWIM, BIKE and RUN in that order ! Everyone has a "weak" portion and it is usually the Swimming ! (yaaah, I am in the majority!)  I will take comfort where I can !)  Everyone learned to swim if they had a cottage; my sister, Elaine swan the friggin lake and around the island ! She can also float like there's no tomorrow and I am so jealous I can't !!!  I used to think it was boobs that was the trick - as I had/have none) but I have learned through my training it is muscle / "other tissue"  ratio - the leaner you are- the more you will sink like the Titanic !    YES, this is the one sport that being a bodybuilder is definitely a deterrent !!! 
So #1, I have to "lean out" which is difficult for me (psychologically) as I am used to big muscles. 
You SOON find out that "you think you are a  strong swimmer.....but you are not !"
It also takes a toll on your body but that's a whole other blog !

I purchased a pair of "Zip Fins" yesterday as well - these are "training fins" for the pool to help strengthen your legs.  They are half the size of normal fins and have a slit in the middle. 

My Cat "Latte" actually thought the BOX was more exciting !

Having said that....these sexy babies are supposed to help me from sinking to the bottom of the pool !  

I am excited to try them out this week at Master's Swim Training - and yes...it's as daunting as it sounds ! 

Changeroom over weekend....8 year old comes up to me and says " Hi" - (scared the shit out of me she was so loud - water in your ear kid ??) " I like your piercing" - did it hurt ??" (Oh crap, I think...how do I respond to that one ?)  YES...it hurt like a Bitch and DON'T EVER get one !!!
But no, I did not take the "mother" route.  "No, it doesn't hurt at all" I say. 
"Cool, and you have Tattoos too !!!  Are they real ?"  (uh oh...!)

Stay tuned.....