Trying a Triathlon
Did I short triathlon a couple weeks back ... it's a mystery to me how I became such a bad swimmer. I used to be a lifeguard (well -- a lifeguard that never did anything but tan).
My place by discipline ... (clear weakness/strength evident)
500m Swim:36/50 13K Bike:13/50 4K Run:3/50 (10th overall)
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I think part of the problem may be your intriguing angle of attack in the water, documented in the photo above.
Don't you think it would work better if you swam in a horizontal position - like the other people in the race and aquatic species in general, rather than vertically, as it appears you seem to insist? Maybe the same for biking - are you TRYING to maximize your drag? Just because you run upright doesn't mean that's the position for every mode of locomotion.
I can hear your mantra as you huff and puff: "Running in water. Running on bike. Running while running".
Branch out, dude. While dreaming, I often prefer to run on all fours; but I admit that's probably a little weird, too.
Seriously, nice job. Is this harder than a marathon (which I've recently realized is about the same distance I commute to work, and a serious stretch of land)? The triathalon distances seem a lot easier, but doing all three must be a particular challenge.
Ha! Yeah -- my swim/bike technique are woefully lacking. The few people behind me in the water that you see actually did 2 laps to my 1 (there were several distances).
You should give a tri a try .. I bet you'd surprise yourself. They have really short ones that would take no training .. you've always been a strong swimmer and biking/running are safe/easy. You could make it a family day and combine the event with time on the lake. I believe both Claire/Riley are good swimmers as well.
What is (clear weakness/strength evident).
Steven .. just pointing out that you can tell by my placings in the swim, bike, run that I am very weak in the swim/bike and much better in the run. I finish almost last coming out of the water ..