Oh boy FINALLY made it back to the gym. After being sick in one way or another for the past week it felt good to be back in the water.
I woke up still feeling like my tummy didn't want to do anything but I drug myself to the gym. I had my plans to get in the .75 mile that I have set for my morning swims. As I drove up I could already see that I was in for the added challenge of dolphin boy ( I know some may think I am being ugly calling him that but.... ).
As I entered the building I wasn't in a hurry. I knew that I had plenty of time to get in my planned swim. I was able to hit the water by 5:40, right on time. As I was swimming I realized that I wasn't doing all that bad on time. Even with the waves from dolphin boy ... come on guys you have to see that one stroke he does. I don't know what to call it but I think of dolphin when I see it. It makes WAVES. Now don't get me wrong, he has as much a right as I do to be there. It's not like I am protesting for him to go away. I just wish he didn't make so many waves. I know I know it makes me a stronger swimmer. Well at least I have to work harder while he is there. Which means burn more calories. Some days though I dread it. Some days I want a nice lazy mile swim. Be nice to me!!
I get on last .25 and was feeling pretty good and talked myself into doing a full mile. It was only an extra 15-20 minutes and I had that much time before I HAD to get in the shower without being late for work. So I did it. The time went by pretty quickly too. So my new goal now that I can see I can get there I am pushing myself up 10 min. If I can get in the water by 5:30 I should be able to get in a mile every morning.
Funny I can remember when I made plans to swim a mile or an hour and it seemed like it took FOREVER. Today this time was like nothing. I guess I have gotten use to the two hour swim that this is a quick walk in the park. I just know it's nice to be able to keep going.
Not much else today. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
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