Happy Easter

Got in a 1500 meter swim yesterday in 25 mins 16 seconds. It was a little off my normal time, but it felt like it should have been even worse. Some days when I get in the water, it feels like I am gliding effortlessly, and some days it feels like I am struggling to keep from going to the bottom. Yesterday was definitely the latter. I'll get back in the pool next week and dedicate a day to doing drills. That should get me back to swimming like I know I can. 500 meter splits 8:14/ 8:30/ 8:32
Last night I went back and rode the training loop again. I took 3rd place on the ride up the hill, but the group was a little different, so it isn't fair to say that I moved up from my 4th place finish on Tuesday. I will say this, the 1st and 2nd place finisher last night don't have much to worry about from me and provide an inspiration that I can get faster. Funny thing is, when you ride with the same group for a while, you can think you're getting fast and strong, andf then you go out and ride with a different group and find out how far you can go. This is that kind of group. It was a bit windy on the ride back, so pacelining became even more important and I learned a lot last night. I ride a lot, but most times in small groups or with triathletes, who are notoriously bad a riding in a group. These guys ride in groups all the time, so they have all sorts of tips and tricks ( and expectations). Riding in a group is fairly dangerous because you are riding inches off of someone's back tire and if you rub tires you're almost certain to go down and go down hard. When that happens, many times you will take down riders behind you. It's a skill I work at. You need to be super smooth and consistent and as any abrupt movements are unwelcomed, at best.
Tomorrow I am doing a 60 mile ride with 7000' of climbing in it. It ought to be interesting. Today is Good Friday and a day of Fasting, so I am wrestling with how to fuel myself for tomorrow. Normally a large carb filled lunch or dinner is in order. Perhaps, I'll set my alarm clock for 3 am and eat a large carb meal then.
I'll let you know what I come up with.

Have a great Easter!