Triathlon training & first swim

This week I've started training for a triathlon. After tracking the progress of my friends Todd & Troy Collins on their blog Compete Life, I have been super motivated to get back into some sort of routine (check out my blog from August 13, 2008). Getting into a triathlon might be a little over zealous, especially according to my blogging about taking baby steps. But the program, however very intense, I think is within my league. Discipline is the key, and based on Todd & Troy's recent history I hope they can help me stay accountable.

Today was the first time I have actually swam real laps in a real pool in my estimations about 23 years. Yes, I'm old - and yes that has been a LONG time! I have a long, long way to go on the swimming aspect of the triathlon but I feel like with a little practice that I can quickly get back into it. My biggest problems were coordinating my breathing and finding the right rhythm to kick my legs. Being asthmatic doesn't help and I'm bound and determined to not allow this to be an excuse to hold me back - I really want to push through it within reason. It's also going to kill me on the running...but I can't let it get into my mind.

Todd was gracious to give me a shoutout on their blog today: Check it out. I hope I can be a positive addition to their team and not a drag... 

Well, I was correct on my predictions that Alabama would beat Clemson! As of right now the Cubs have fought back to tie the struggling Astros 7-7 in the 8th inning. The Rays lost a game in the AL East standings by losing at home to the Yanks. Vandy has a big game at home Thursday night on ESPN against South Carolina, and Florida State opens its season this Saturday...