The Workout: Swim @ MI for 37 minutes
Best swim yet! It was almost effortless and I maintained the crawl for the entire duration of the workout. I just kept a slow rhythm, kept my body long, and breathed every two strokes. I think I found my groove. I was able to stay aerobic the entire time while still going faster than I normally do with the breaststroke. I love when workouts go this well.
I learned my lesson, and this time I listened to my plan and went at a medium aerobic pace and concentrated on gliding through the water as efficiently as possible.
I had a heck of a time getting out the door, then on my way to the lake I realized I forgot my goggles at home! I had already missed Tuesday's swim because of a popcorn kernel, I wasn't going to miss another one because of my scattered brain. Luckily there's a Sport's Authority on the way and I stopped in quick while sporting my singlet (I had only planned on going to the lake). Found a cheap pair of goggles and headed back out. I got to the lake, paid my $4, and realized I forgot my watch too! So, there goes keeping track of how long I've been swimming. I asked the clerk the time and it was 6:40. I immediately got in the water and began.
I was in my own little world just cruising along. It was actually very relaxing considering the time I had getting there. When I thought I was about half way through I figured I'd check the time. So, I asked a lifeguard and she said 7:20! Wow! I was elated! Swimming has been my weakest part of the tri and I've always struggled and never really enjoyed a workout. Today I actually enjoyed the swim and time flew by. I'm still on a workout high because of it!
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