Description: 5K swim
Location: Carmody Recreation Center 50 Meter Pool
Nutrition: nothing, rice cakes for breakfast
Weather: NA
Distance: 5000 Meter swim in long course pool
Pace: 1:35 and change that I can't remember, 1:53/100M
Comments: I pulled all but the first 500 Meters with paddles and a buoy. I was quite dehydrated and tired from the long run the day before. This was in no way my best swim, but I got the distance done and was glad to have finished.
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Sonja's Bio
I grew up in an active family with lots of hiking, skiing and backpacking. I ran Cross Country and Track in High School and for two years in college before being lured away by rock climbing and mountaineering. After a two year stint in grad school and having my daughter I found myself overweight and leading a fairly inactive lifestyle. I started biking and jogging with my daughter and found my way into the triathlon world. I have completed two triathlon seasons, spending my time at Sprint and Olympic distance races.
Initial Level of Fitness
When the 17 hour training day study began I had completed Olympic distance races. My initial level of endurance was such that I could complete the following at a comfortable pace with minimal recovery time:
- 6-7 hour rides
- 10-13 mile runs
- 4000 meter swims
Initial Nutrition
At my initial level of training I regularly consume 2000-2500 calories a day. I stick to whole grains, lots of veggies, and lean proteins (fish, chicken and legumes, no beef). I have a weakness for fruit.
Favorite Food: Popcorn!
Estimated Ironman Finish Time
11:30