Swimming smooth

This morning I headed off to the pool for probably my last swim session before Aberfeldy. I say probably because the weather is not looking too good with lots of rain and I may substitute a run or bike for a swim depending on the weather. I decided not to "kill" myself in the pool as the event is 6 days away and this should be a tapering week. Therefore I concentrated on swimming smooth and effeciently. I know when in open water this isn't always easy especially when there will be a few hundred other athletes thrashing about. But I've always found I calm down easier if I relax and swim easy concentrating on my technique. I tried to get my gears on my bike serviced but failed. I'll ask one of the cyclists to help me this week as the last thing I want is a mechanical failure. Tomorrow I won't be training as I rest although have a long distance to travel in my car which won't help. Some early nights will be required this week as sleep is an important part of training and staying up last night for the closing ceremony at the Olympics has left me tired. Can't wait to hit thesack!