Friday, July 24, 2026

OWS Swim - Run

Friday, July 24, 2026

Bear Creek Lake

1030

Swim Run
  • 475 yard swim - 14:37
  • 1.04 mile run - 13:57
  • 446 yard swim - 14:07
  • 0.57 mile run - 7:14
Today was about testing gear, but it turned into a great workout.  I wore tri shorts and my black Saucony "mud" shoes.  New gear included my pull buoy with bungee strap and hand paddles with bungee to wrist.  I wore my usual goggles.  Transitions were intentionally slow and I should plan at least a minute for each one to get situated.  Being able to run without a wetsuit was an important bonus.
  • First swim was good.  Everything stayed in place and I kept my typical 3:04 pace.
  • First run felt really good.  I could swing the pull buoy around, goggles were on forehead and paddles were in hand.  13:20 pace.
  • Second swim felt great as well.  The bungee on the pull buoy was a little high and I should have adjusted before getting in the water.  Pace slowed to 3:09.
  • Second run felt really good also.  This time I wore my goggles around my neck, but kept everything else the same.  12:41 pace.
Overall, I am feeling much better about Wellington this year than I was last year.  I will have to take a drive to Bailey to test water temperatures.

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