Bigger Steps

So now I could be in real trouble... My coach has discovered my ability on the bike, just in time to tweak my June training schedule.. UUGGGHHH... Last weekend did an 80k bike clinic with him and 2 others from the pool.... Then Sunday I ran 13KM without stopping! WOOHOO - no walk breaks, slow pace but I am building my base and can see progress.... Then Monday 108k ride with the swim gang, averaged 28kph  which was awesome... I do love the fact that some people in faster swim lanes just assume because you're not Michael Phelps in the pool you must suck at all 3 elements of triathlon... Not so my sweeties......
As for the pool, once I "acclimatize" to the wetsuit and realize that yes I can breathe and no I'm not going to strangle myself to death I can move in it.... 1500K time trial this morning done in 32:07 w/wetsuit. And yes, yet again a learning lesson... LISTEN TO YOUR COACH!!!
He suggested moving to Lane 4, up 1 lane so there would be less congestion for me.... I of course doubted that I could keep up with the group in Lane 4 in their wetstuits so I stayed in my lane. And 1/2 way through I was MAD... Some people just will not move the hell out of your way and let you pass. They insist in holding their "ground" and - oh what the hell. No sense in going on about it... I could see my coach noticing and yes almost laughing at me.... As I finished he just looked at me with a "Now will you listen to me?"..... UUUGGHHHH...
So on to a new topic, the anticipation is building.... First race is next weekend - Milton.... No worries for the bike, and I'm not scared of the run.. I'm a bit nervous about the cold water, taking off too fast and panicking in my head..... Hoping I can get a practice open swim in this weekend to get my head screwed on for the race.... I just need to remember it's ALL MENTAL! If I can keep my yead in the right place then I'll be fine.........