Went back to the pool yesterday and today, and taking Cassie's advice, I just took it slow and easy. I am already feeling sooo much better about the swimming. I swam 500 yds today without stopping, going slow and easy. Cassie was right! (not that I doubted her) I think I was trying to swim too fast that first day. I'll work on speed in time. I've got to be able to finish first. I thought I was doing really good swimming 500 yds until I read Sarah does that just for a warm-up. ha-ha. I'll get there eventually. I've got lots of determination!
When I got home I ran 3 miles on trails here at the house. And, I'm happy to let Edwin know, I am showing my kids a restaurant tonight.
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It's better to try to have higher rpms in an easier gear than to have lower rpms in a harder gear. This approach works your cardio more and your legs less, best for long rides and hills. Just don't spin so fast that you bounce in the saddle.
Oh and work your way up to 90 rpm as you ride more, if it is too fast at first
I love seeing Joe's pics when he makes comments. That's one sexy 70-something-year-old dude.
Oh, and I saw a U-Haul today that said Saskatchewan on the side.
Maybe you're a natural at this cycling thing.
glad the swimming went better. for my first tri, I just went to the pool every other day and swam between 500 and 1000 yards. I'd do 500 all at once and then if I felt like it I'd do a few more laps and take rest breaks in between. I have worked up to a "long" swim workout of 200 warm up, 800 nice and easy, 200 cool down. The 800 is challenging for me all at once, but I can crank it out. You'll get there.
also on the bike, I am more at 80 rpm than 90 at this point.
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