The Bearded Triathlete: Week #7 Swim #1 1/31/11

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Week #7 Swim #1 1/31/11

Tonight's swim was a jump from the 800's I was swimming last week to 1,000 yards. It was a lot of swimming, but after completing this swim I've got the confidence to complete the swim portion of the triathlon. The only other thing of mention was the nice "vurp" I had about 2/3's of the way through my laps. I hope I didn't leave any residue behind in the pool.

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RIDEFASTFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Oh Dear God. Chumming in the pool. Vurps are the worst.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Week #7 Swim #1 1/31/11

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