I had another busy weekend and was more than happy to veg out on Saturday night after a big Japanese meal with an old friend. My 18 miler was perfect and I have to keep reminding myself that I CAN do it. I CAN do it. This is tough for me because I struggle with wanting to be confident and not get it confused with cockiness. Anyone else feel that way? I don’t want to jinx it either. Man I’m a hot mess. Haha.
On Sunday I went to spectate the Tampa Bay Frogman swim. It’s a 5K (3.1 miles of swimming!) swim from Gandy beach to Picnic Island in Tampa. My buddy Navy Steve has completed this swim three times and I thought it’d be great to donate and cheer for such a worthy cause. And this year I wanted to see if this would be something I’d put on the race docket.
What started as a small, unsanctioned event has really grown into something that is worth putting on the calendar. Although, on my calendar it may just be to continue as a spectator sport.
As I watched swimmer after swimmer come through the chute looking cold and disoriented I felt my interest waning. I’m kidding, but my interest only went from 20% to a 40%. I think it’s a wonderful cause I just don’t know if I have the balls for it. Plus, I’m really thinking that a Ragnar Keys 2013 may be more in my future and it may fall on the same weekend.
Every swimmer gets a kayaker (either a friend of your choosing or they find a volunteer for you). Strawberry E is such an excellent kayaker that she helped keep Navy Steve on course. Great job guys and congrats to all who swam on Sunday!
How was your weekend? What did you do to stay active?
My remote was smoking! a 5K swim is crazy! So I guess it should be on your radar! HA
Good job on the 18-miler! More fun for me to read about your runs than me actually out there doing it. As for the frog race or whatever – they are crazy! We went to St. Pete beach this weekend, but I only put my toes in the water.
P.S. I should make you some tangerine throw pillows for your new place since you like the color. Not sure what your color scheme is though!
I ran 4mi. on Sat., then rode 80mi., and I rode 60mi. on Sun. and ran 4mi. last night. Good job on your 18 miler! One more super long run before taper for you, right? I will Ragnar Keys with you next year if you want. I would have done it this year if I was in any kind of running shape. Straw E filled me in on the Froggie swim last night. At least Brooke Bennett only beat NSteve by 31mins!
I hit the gym twice (both Saturday and Sunday) for some weights. I love running, but I am trying to get my body back into bikini shape! http://www.dashingdiva.net
I'd love to be the kayak guide, but not so much the swimmer!
5K swim? I'm not sure if you know, but that's actually kinda far.
wow I think you totally stated it perfectly i go between feeling nervous about my long to feeling like yeah i can totally do this to…ohh don't get too comfy 🙂
I would hope you don't have balls…..that would be creepy! ha!
You CAN do it. Eat Thunder and Crap Lightning!
Get cocky. You are putting in the work so enjoy the fruits of your labor.
A 5K on land ANYDAY in the water ummm I would drown. I would have to ask for two yakers you on one side and Kc on the other. I have a feeling Kc would keep hitting me with her paddle and yelling for me to swim faster while you would secretly tie a rope around me and pull me along…
I had to look up this Ragnar Keys you speak of.. Now that is AWESOME! You should seriously do that!
I'm with you bob… and leaving the marathon swims to the other fishies
you are gonna crush that marathon BTW
Thanks for coming out to support us! You picked the right year – not nearly so chilly as the past 2.
I'm honored that you honored Esther and me here! This is truly about the cause! Thanks for supporting!!!