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I will have to get pictures to show next time I swim there. The funny thing is, is that I never actually saw the club there. On Friday AM's it seems that a bunch of local triathletes just do an informal meetup around 6AM on the beach and then we jump into the water and swim along 6 buoys that are parallel to the shore. So one length of the 6 buoys is maybe 1/4 of a mile? We did around a mile, I think?
The water was in the upper 60's, which is perfect, but I am not used to salt water still. I don't mind it, its just that I am not used to it having grown up in the Lakes Region of NH, known for its clear and pristine fresh water lakes.
After the swim, I threw on my running shoes and did a quick 3 miler around the peninsula, also known as a Swrun (I just made it up! swim to run workout) Apparently I run a LOT better out of the gate when I do either a swim or bike before hand, cuz I was able to knock out a 8:33 pace for just a nice and easy 3 mile training run. I guess my body is saturated with oxygen already?
I guess I ran the loop in the wrong direction, because had I run it in the opposite direction, I would have had an awesome view of Manhattan for a good 1+ miles of the run. Doh! Next time!
Anyways, this was an AWESOME workout and really put me in a good mood for the day. Plus! I am done for the day, workout wise.
Have a good weekend everybody. Are you racing?
Congratulations on a great workout!
ReplyDeleteDon't tell them you are from NY! Sounds like you've found a great training venue.
ReplyDeleteyou must have to drive there, right? how far is it? Congrats on finding a club. I'm still 'lone wolfing' it.
ReplyDeletethe swim sounds divine despite salt water.
That is great that you joined a club! An open water swim sounds like a great way to start the morning!
ReplyDeleteTri clubs are great for open water swimming. I hate swimming in the ocean alone. No racing this weekend, not until 7/11.
ReplyDeleteI will add your tri club to my podcast club links.
Congrats on the club, Jeff and I were just emailing each other last week about how much our clubs suck. I hope yours is a lot better.
ReplyDeleteCongrats ont he club! And even more congrats on finding that great workout! I have to admit, I am a little jealous!
ReplyDeleteYou couldnt find a group to swim with in the East River?! I imagine that will be fun training with a new group. I'm going to give it a shot this week. Have a great wknd!
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That sounds like the perfect workout combo...love swimming outdoors followed by a run! Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteNice swim! Wish I had some decent open water nearby to do a swim before work. No racing this weekend just lots of good training time.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the tri club! I actually just did my first open water swim practice today. Not with a club, just a coworker, but I think finally having a location to practice open water swimming is going to be a huge help.
ReplyDeleteAs for racing, I'm doing a 5k & 10k tomorrow. The races are staggered by 45 minutes, so I'll do the 5k with my wife and then 10k after that.
Awesome - that place looks so cool!
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to find a tri club. I am clubless. Actually, I created my own tri club, Tri Caratunk. I am the founding and only member.
That sounds like a great workout! I've thought about joining a tri club, but I just haven't found one that would fit in my crazy schedule! Maybe someday!
ReplyDeleteCan't ever hurt to have some extra training buddies! And its definitely nice to have the workout "out of the way" early on in the day. :)
ReplyDeleteThere are some good open water swim places around my 'hood... and I always bike or run there. You're definitely right in that having that blood already flowing helps... a lot!
Yay for the new club! I'm hoping to join one when I move south...gotta love training buddies!
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