16 days until the first race. My last week was just about where I wanted it, including about 2k in open water. I wasn't sure about the location I swam at in Stoney Creek, but it sure ended up being a blast. The water wasn't too rough, and was on the cool side, like I like it. I did end up wearing the wet suit since I need to get used to it.
Today, I ended up doing a 2.4 mile swim in a pool. 1:15 for today's time. I was at 51 minutes and change after 3k and kept the last 1500 close to the first two, in terms of average time. I really didn't think I was going to make it when I started. After the first mile, I started loosening up and just kept at it. Somedays, it's all it takes! I even had a little bit left at the end for some hard pulls, instead of just limping in.
I'm thinking that I will do some more open water this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, and keep it around the 2.5-3k range. Next week is going to be scary busy at work, and I'm going to need to really press to keep getting to the pool to stay loose. Sunday the 15th might be my first "normal" day in the water and I don't think I'm going to do much more than 2.5-3k. Monday the 16th will start the taper down and maybe some sprints.
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