Week 4: Plugging Along, and good reads...

Its Week 4, and things are going strong!

Sunday included a double-workout -- I met up with a friend in the Financial District, for a quick afternoon Sunday chat and gossip session. It was a beautiful day with blue skies. Overall, the total mileage of the bike ride, per Google Map's new bicycle path option, was about 7 miles. I also got the opportunity to bike over the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time, and on the streets of NYC. Both were mildly nerve-wracking, but I would have to say that the bridge experience was by far worse. Having always been a pedestrian one side of the white line, I never thought about how annoying it must be for bikers who are trying to propel themselves uphill, while avoiding photo-takers, and other non-English-speaking tourists. Needless to say, I was a true New Yorker on Sunday, barking at the tourists, as they jumped from every direction to be directly in front of my bike.

Fundraising-wise, I would like to thank everyone who has donated so far!! You all have helped me reach 56% of my fundraising goal at $1500! Its amazing, and I'd like to thank every single one of you for supporting me in this endeavor. Operation Sarah-Gets-Her-Groove-Back has commenced, and I'm already feeling more energetic and happier with life as a whole. That said, this isn't about me, its about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I'll be racing with people who are survivors, and have been through far more than I ever have. The woman who won the women's portion last year is the twin sister of a survivor, and they really have an amazing story. The sister has been allowed to race in the last few years, and has subsequently started racing almost as fast as her sister. The Wassner Twin story is pretty amazing.

Swimming was enjoyable after a tough day at work on Monday, we probably swam about 20-30 lengths. It sounds like a lot, but unfortunately, its not. On race day, we'll have to swim the equivalent of 72 lengths, continuous, while out in the deep open space that is the Hudson River. We worked on our regular swim drills, such as swimming with no arms, swimming with your head out of the water, fully immersed in the water (only top of head showing), and a few others. I also learned what and how to scull today, which is a type of swim stroke. Check out that link, which describes the steps and skills being built.

Also, for my fellow triple-athletes, I found this great read which might prepare you for race day a little better. I think for sure it will help with the nerves to know how chaotic of a day we might expect.

Adios for now... its a busy week in NY for non-triathlon related things, but I'll try to stay focused on my training and nutrition. Thanks again for all the support!!

That's all the numbers for now. :)