This week's swim options/nutrition/bike tips

Hello Triathletes:
        I wanted to give everyone a few options for swimming this week. it is imprtant to make sure that I get you into the pool as many times as I can with me and then you will be more prepared and more apt to get in on your own.The key with swimming is to make sure you get in and try to get the workouts done that I post on the blog. When you are tracked out keep in mind that you can swim at lunch time at Campbell which is very nice. Maggie has a swim meet this weekend in Rocky Mount so I can't head to the pool on Saturday afternoon. Here is what I can do this week in regards to swimming:
This afternoon (Tuesday) I am driving my kids to swimming. I iwll be at the pool from 4:45 to 6:00 and there is usually at least one lane open so I could give some swim instruction if you have the time to head over to the pool.
Wednesday evening: 7:30 - 8:30 pm if people want to do this I will shoot right to Campbell from my church where I teach faith formation (scary I know....can you imagine what those kids are learning)
Saturday morning: 0700-0800 I can meet at the Triangle Aquatic Center....it opens early and I can meet folks there or we can carpool from the Harris Teeter on Holly Springs Rd and Sunset Lake.
 
Let me know what you think and we can work it so we get some pool time in!! Great job to all on getting out running with the group and on the treadmills on your own. I know people are hitting spin class if they have the option. The weather is good so get out there on your bikes this week. I have heard feedback that biking outside is harder.....it can be and the key os using  your gears properly. People are finding that there bikes need some maintenance....now is the time to do that. A bike with low tire pressure is like riding through sand....not fun. I am hoping that this Sunday we will be able to try at ride at Tiff's house again at 0700.
 
One final note....we weighed in yesterday and people are looking at losing weight as they train....very good goal. One thing to keep in mind that the key to weight loss is really watching your intake. We are exercising more than most of you were doing before but we are not doing enough where we need to up our calorie intake. Keep a food diary if you need to just make sure that you are not eating too much since you may feel hungrier right now with the exercise. Keep in mind healthy choices and plenty of water. As Sarah said  you are working too hard to spoil the effort with junk food. I am saying that as I try resist all of the peppermint ice cream in my fridge. Tiff had a good solution....some nice hot tea at 4:30 pm when you get the feeling that you could easily eat a pound of cheese and two bags of chips!!!
 
Doing great. Keep up the good work.
CA