I had my first official swim lesson today. A member of our tri group is a very experienced swimmer/instructor and offered to coach us one a week. It was very encouraging and with some practice I'm sure I'll be able to swim well enough to save myself if I ever fall off a dock or out of a boat. Actually finishing the first leg of a triathlon is still up in the air though. I was also quick enough on the keyboard Sunday to get registered for the Tunnel Lite marathon on 9/15 so I have some serious training ahead of me. I'm curious to see how all this tri-cross training I have planned will affect my marathon time... From the Tunnel registration page: Registration opened on Sunday, June 9 at 7PM Pacific Time for the first 125 spots available, and those spots filled in a matter of 10 minutes. Registration will open again for another 125 spots on Wednesday, June 12 at 7PM Pacific time, so be ready! The reason for the two dates is in case the race fills very quickly, runners who weren't able to get online on Sunday evening will have a second chance to register. | 