Thanks for all your suggestions on training. Still trying to work out how I can make this training-business work.

Long swim with Aud today at the local public pool. Aud used to compete competitively and swims a lot (and really fast), so it was great to "train" with her. By train, I mean, she would swim in the fast lane, and I would try to catch up in the lane next to her but alas to no avail.

2 miles in 1:08 hours today, which includes pushing off the wall, so my new goal for the race is to complete it in less than 1:30, which will be a bit of a stretch.