Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday: Feels like Spring

I swam 4 x 500 freestyle Wednesday. A 500 free is such a good distance (20 lengths of the pool). You have to work hard to keep the pace. In terms of physical exertion, a 500 free in the water is the equivalent to running hard for 3/4 of mile. Depends on your efficiently as a swimmer I suppose.

I dared the weather Thursday morning and ran 9 miles. There was not a soul at Foster...it was dark and early. Not even a hint of any wildlife. I appreciate these moments of peace and uninterrupted running - as I know the Canadian geese are soon to return. I've seen them lately, wandering the skies in their pretty little V formations. In the spring, I think they all eventually land at the park near my house to propagate and chase runners.

Today I hit the pool again. Swam 2,500 yards. IM workout (Individual Medley - fly/back/breast/free). A dear sweet woman got in my lane and after a while asked if I was a swimmer, then guessed that I was in my 20's! I did eventually break down and tell her the truth. 38.


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