I thought I might mix it up a little today with my cross training and decided to swim. First, I didn't seem to realize how cold it actually was outside until I jumped in the pool. Suddenly the unheated pool was warmer than the breeze above the water and I was convinced I wouldn't be able to get out. Laps started off nicely for about, let's see...3 laps! I was totally winded, gasping for breath and pretty much flailing around with zero form at that point. I pushed on, taking a 10 second breather at the end of each lap, then decided I clearly wasn't a swimmer and started running water laps around the perimeter of the pool. That also became pretty difficult, so I tried switching 2 laps of swimming, 2 loops of water running. This silliness continued for the 45 minutes and I came to the realization that I am in NO way ready to take on a swim meet, or any form of tri any time soon. (Note to self)
The hard part was at the end, when I had to jump out of the pool - risking hypothermia - and run all the way back to my apartment dripping wet, freezing cold, and completely exhausted. Next time I think I'll stick to core secrets in my living room :).
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