Chlorine

I hate Chlorine. It will likely be the cause of my demise. I sneeze about 20 times per day. It's ironic, to be a life-long swimmer allergic to chlorine. The pool seemed full of it this morning. I swam 1,800 yards...did a butterfly workout, as I wasn't in the mood to put in the time. Butterfly wears me down quickly - you can get a good upperbody and cardiovascular workout in very little time swimming fly.

I ran two miles yesterday morning. Weak miles. It was colder and darker and earlier than I wanted. I forced myself out of bed nonetheless and at least got outside. Last night was better - I ran seven miles, so nine for the day.

I did a ladder run, per my training program:

10 min - L1
8 min L2
4 min L3
2 min L4
30 sec L5
30 sec L5
2 min L4
4 min L3
8 Min L2
10 Min L1

The above sets each had a one minute L1 pace between each run. I followed it to the letter - a much more regimented approach to running. Good quality work. Unfortunately my right leg is a bit stiff...running all out at L5 can do that. It's not everyday you see someone running at the park at their maximum effort. I scare people to death I'm sure - as they hear me come speeding up on them breathing like a wild dog from behind. I apologize, breathless, to those that jump to the side of the trail fearing for their life. People are a little edgy at the local parks I think.