Saturday Ride and Swim

Dane and I met at the aquatic center at 6am and headed out on the bikes to Skidaway Island. Along the way we snacked on lots of not-so-tasty gnats and skeeters as see sailed through the swarms in the dark. Dane looked like someone had spilled pepper on his face by the time we got back. We rode for 1/2 an hour then turned around and headed back. Ended up doing 19.3 miles in 59:33 (19.4mph). I have to admit I struggled at times to keep up with Dane on his new time trial bike.

When we arrived back at the aquatic center we quickly locked-up the bikes and headed inside for a swim. Forty minutes later we had put in 1,000 meters. I'm feeling much better in the water but I'm still having to catch my breathe every 100 meters or so. I really have to concentrate on slowing down my stroke. Breathing is improving, but it still has a ways to go.