2.27 Mile Swim? Check.

Tuesday, November 10 marked Team Middleton's last long swim: 4,000 yards. Tim conquered the swim yesterday morning and I triumped yesterday evening.

4,000 yards is a long time to spend in the water. The entire workout took Tim just under an hour and me just over an hour. I tried to keep my mind as numb as possible during the 160 lengths of the pool, concentrating on my breathing, stroke pull and the smell of pine. (Yes, the guy in the lane next to me was wearing extremely strong cologne - strangely, I enjoyed it and was a bit disappointed when he hopped out).

In 12 more days, we'll be swimming 4,224 yards, followed by a 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run. (Gulp.)

I'm quivering in my boots - I mean - bike shoes.

But it's not time to head for the Arizona desert just yet. We still have a few more swims, a few more bricks, a couple short bike rides, maybe an easy run or two. And some serious hydrating.

Getting closer...