Upon my arrival (15 minutes late) I find that we were doing 3 timed swims. That means hard and fast swimming. I was under the impression that we were doing only one. But no, it's 3. Someone pointed out that Michael Phelps only swims two swims a day. I don't think we are anywhere near comparing ourselves to Michael Phelps.... but funny nonetheless. The first swim was a 500 (20 laps). That is my worst nightmare, and always has been. I'm a sprinter, not a distance swimmer. I can't even keep count that high while I'm swimming, I get lost in my thoughts and don't remember where I am. Anyway, I did it. It wasn't too bad. Then came the 100 IM. I was able to go off the starting blocks and complete the swim with no problem. I actually thought "wow I feel strong" while I was doing it. When I finished I got lots and lots of comments about how great my start was. Ahhhhhh, still got it!!! My start was one of my strengths at the top of my game, good to know it's still impressive! Such a confidence booster. Then came the 100 free. I didn't feel as strong here, but I did finish well. And got more comments about the start.
So, it's over. I'm not signed up again because I can't find a class that works with the kids going to school. Hopefully I can pick it up sometime again soon, but in the meantime I'm trying out running. Lots of friends of mine have picked up running through the years, and lots of them do half marathons. I have always HATED running. HATED it, LOATHED and DESPISED it. But my genius neighbor suggested we go together at night. So tonight was the first night, and it wasn't all that bad. If I can talk and do it at the same time I'm good. Hopefully I can do it, and keep the stamina I built up from swimming.
Enough about me. I hate talking about myself so much. How are you?
WOW...I really am impressed...to make it back and forth accross the pool 20 times (at all let alone quickly, haha) and still be able to do MORE is quite impressive....And I think the running could be good. At least you have someone to do it with...I have NEVER ran, even when I was thin and actually was exercising every day. NEVER I was lucky if I did a good brisk walk for 45 min or so...I will say it again...IMPRESSIVE....I did lose 3.6 pounds this week!! yeah!!! Making my grand total 17 pounds....a definite drip anyway in my fairly large bucket...so I continue to plod along....As soon as I think my knees can take it, I will be moving out to the old tread mill. It may be happening sooner than I thought it might....ANYWAY, congratulations on finishing the swim class..good job and & well done....and good luck on the running...I'm on the side cheering you on....Love you
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