Yeah, we'll put this in the category of things I thought I'd never experience: race envy. I'm sure this isn't new for other people but I never thought I go to a race only to find myself wondering why I wasn't joining in the fun. That's how I felt about the Skinnyman Tri last Saturday in Skaneateles.
There are so few Saturday races and because of my work I really need to take advantage of them since I work all day Sunday. So there I was, cheering on my friends, shivering with my cup in my hand, wishing I was keeping myself warm by running. It was a tough day to race--not as bad as Cazenovia but it was no sunshiney day like we had at Iron Girl. And still, I wish I'd be racing.
The part that really gets me is really at the heart of the matter--if I were a better swimmer, I would have been in that race. Several teammates of mine who started with the Iron Girl have continued to race. I wish I had as well. So I've been in touch with my swim coach and I'm ready to hit the water and get this show back on the road. I've been running lots and cycling weekly but I'm now at the point where I actually miss swimming (yet another thing I never thought I'd experience.)
So as soon as I talk with my coach and get my swim training laid out, I'll feel much better. I want to work on my swim over the next four months so that as soon as the new year rolls around I can begin working on building strength and endurance instead of learning basic technique.
I am SO ready! Meanwhile, next up--the Arc 5K at Long Branch Park. I set a PR at Willow Bay last month of 26:33--hopefully I'll match that.
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