Swimming

Swam close to two freaking miles yesterday:

What started as an easy, get back into the rhythm, 25 min. session ended up as a test of how far I push this early in the season.

1st 16 laps (800 meters) -- Feeling fine, my form was a little off, but I corrected it as the lap count increased. I breathed every other stroke to get max. O2 intake.

2nd 16 laps (1600 meters) – still feeling fine. There was nobody in the pool, just the way I like it. But a few ducks landed in the pool and kept me company. I never knew ducks paddles constantly under water, I guess they have to so they don’t sink.

3rd 16 laps (2400 meters) –laboring. I have that sinking feeling….stop leg kicks all together, but alas, I did manage to finish last lap with strong kicks. My swim coach for one day would be proud:P

Total time: 54min.

As I got onshore, I felt lightheaded. But all in all, it was a good practice. Next step. Integrate the bike and the run into my daily routines.

After the long swim, I had a great dinner and slept in early. I had two bowls of rice with eggs and fishchips. One Costco BBQ rib. Salad and broccoli (it took me an hour to prep the food). But well worth it :P