Week 17 – Monday

I met Paul after work at Lucky Peak for another open-water swim. The weather was absolutely perfect and the water was calmer than yesterday, although thunderstorms were expected sometime that evening. There were a handful of other tri swimmers there already as we headed down to the water. The water temperature seemed more comfortable today right away. We spent a couple of minutes acclimating to the water and then started off on our first of two planned laps.

The going was much easier this time due to the calmer water. I felt a good rhythm right away, but this was interrupted by my swim mask leaking. I’d switched to a mask rather than goggles a week or so back, and although they are more comfortable and provide a much better field of vision, I’ve had a heck of a time with leakage the last two times out. I had to roll onto my back, pop them off and drain them, and attempt to re-seal them several times on the first lap. This was really frustrating.

As we finished the first lap, I got out of the water and switched back to my goggles for the second lap. This made all the difference in the world. No leaks at all, and I finished the second lap quickly and comfortably. I guess this makes up my mind on which I will wear on race day.