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Training for the Triathlon - Swimming

Well, I think I am learning a little bit about swimming techniques and probably know as much of the basics there are to know about swimming. Now I need to practice, which of course, when is there any time for anything, but I have to get myself over to the "Y" and practice. I must say though that Dawn Poliandro, who said she was afraid of water, has been not only learning how to swim but is doing laps (20 the last time I talked with her) which is way more than I have even begun to do (I haven't done one lap yet). She is way ahead of me and I am very proud of her. I definately have to do some laps and really have to get down and start practicing. Luckely, the triathlon is in June so I have some time. I am very excited about this triathlon and I think its going to be a great accomplishment for all three of us (Dawn, Sal and myself). I have been working out for many years but to do something like this is so different than tossing weights around with my trainer. I have Dawn and Sal Poliandro to thank for at least getting me started but I only have myself to thank because if you put your mind to something, you can do it, no matter how old you are. I am going to "blog" my training in swimming as I go along, since swimming is something that I am quite new to and if I can learn to swim, if anything, will be a great accomplishment to myself. I don't expect to finish in record time but I do expect to finish. I also hope that this will be one of many triathlon's I do.