First thing's first - swimming is getting easier. It isn't easy, and I am not good. I can see myself, perhaps 1000 laps away, as a decent tri-swimmer. I couldn't see that before, so now it is nice to see it. I learned how to swim slow this past weekend. I was pacing off a couple team-mates that swim at a slower pace than me and it was really easy to swim at that pace and I wasn't out of breath at all. Ironically, they were WAYYY faster in their 800 marker swims. I now know to slow it down and keep a steady pace and I will be able to cut my overall time.
Mike is a great guy and a great coach. I am really lucky to have people like him on the team. I really wouldn't make it without him. I would still be doing largely what I was doing before or spending big $$ on a private coach.
I went on the first team ride this last weekend. It was a lot of fun. I found 2 people in the East Bay that I can ride with, which is another blessing for me. I am a little faster than them, but it is just great to have people to ride with that are close to my pace. They are both awesome people to boot, so that is a bonus. I couldn't have been happier with the ride. Kathryn also looked pretty good on the bike, which is a good thing. I really want to get her on her new bike and see how it goes. Last weekend just wasn't a good idea for that.
I have been watching some of the Team-In-Dating shenanigans going on. I won't throw anyone under the bus on my blog, but it is funny to watch. It makes sense though right? You have a room full of like minded, athletic people, that are good hearted and all sharing a huge challenge. Good stuff is bound to happen. TNT is a large part of why I am with Kathryn. I knew what kind of person she must be to have been involved in it for so long.
Sandy won the spirit cape. Good for her. I am glad she won it. I can't think of a better person to have it. She has helped me so much just by suggesting little things and cheering me on. This organization is really full of great people. How did they let me in???
I watched "My Sister's Keeper" recently. I might see if I can buy them in bulk and give them to anyone that donates over $100. It was an incredibly moving movie and it reinforced what I am fighting for. I really take this fundraising business seriously.
I just learned about a friend of a close friend that has leukemia and is being treated at UCSF. I am thinking about getting together people from the team to go there on New Year's Day and have a little party for her. Apparently, all her friends and family are in So Cal, so she is all alone and in really rough shape.
That's about enough from me today. Happy Winter Festive Season to anyone reading.
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