WOWS

Its again time for WOWS (Wednesday Open Water Swim) Last week was the 2nd for the year and there were 51 peolpe who signed in and swam. That's a record up from 37 the Wednesday before last years Tri-Shark. There is an infux of new triathletes getting ready for this years race. For those who didn't know club put together the idea of having a PUPS program which provides the beginner triathlete training,information, and an enterance ticket into the race. For more information on the PUPS program go the club website: www.tri-shark.com

Since we have been having lots of rain and cooler weather the lakes temp is staying cold. Last week the new temperature measuring device said it was cold. 68-70 degrees. Wet suits are recommended but there are those polarbears that like to swim with out a wetsuit. During the first week we also had Chris Sweet speak to the members about the basics of open water swimming.

There are alot of activities that will be happeing at WOWS throughout the year. Stay tuned for more info

long time

Holy *#&^ it been a long time for an update. Boston has come and gone and I am done feeling like a loser. The Shoulder is the big news. After the bike crash, surgery and a painful first 3 weeks post, my recovery seems to be going well. I have some painful therapy sessions 3 times a week and on a daily basis excercises to do. Sleeping is still tough, sore painfull I just cant get comfortable.

Right now there are letting me ride outside, but its tricky especially if the wind is a cross wind. The stabilizers are still getting there strength back. As far as mileage. Im behind but those long indoor trainer rides will help. I will find out on Monday if they will let me run again. Its been the longest time since I started this journey that I havent ran, six weeks. Swimming well I have been putting down some yards. Swimming with right arm only... I think I could actually swimm the 2.4 with my right arm and not be the last one out of the water. Depending on how the shoulder is coming along in August I may have to resort to that. During masters swims 3-4 times a week and no being the slowest person in the pool is, thats just cool..

I am still going to be cheerleading for the next few races. I dont want to push the issue and re injure something that is heeling fine. With just over 100 days til Louisville IM I think I cna get in enought traiing to fair well in the race.I am not setting a time goals for this one, I just want to finish.
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