Swimtastic!

Last week I returned from San Diego ready to get back into my routine. Thanks to a massive snowstorm on Wednesday that would have to wait until Thursday.

I headed back to the pool after 11 days of being out of the water. I hate going that long without swimming. The first day back is usually terrible and I was fully expecting to have an awful morning in the pool.

When I arrived at swim, there were three lanes and 4 ability levels. I debated between jumping into the Fast lane or the 'about my speed' lane. Since this was my first day back, I thought the 'about my speed' lane would be the more sensible choice. There were already 3 people in that lane though and to avoid overcrowding in a lane, I decided to jump in with the speed demons. I just told myself I'd do what I could and get through it as best I can. If I get lapped (which I always do), I'd adjust my workout as necessary. The workout had 4900 yards on it and the closest I'd ever come to that before is 4300 yards. And that was only with a LOT of continuous swimming and very little kicking.

To my surprise and delight, I didn't feel too bad in the water. I never got lapped and somehow managed to do my flip turns in a lane with 4 people. I made it through 4700 yards along with the rest of the lane. I couldn't believe it! (And I still can't!) What a great day in the water! I am working on my next breakthrough in swim. I can feel it coming. :)

I haven't done a Time Trial in awhile, but I'm looking forward to the next time we have one. I will be ready and considerably faster than the last time. My last 400 yard TT: 5:59 (with all flip turns!).