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Sunday Mar 30, 2014 #
7 AM
Swimming (67) 49:17 [1] 1.83 mi (26:56 / mi)
weight:198lbs
80 laps
610 r41 610 r25 618 613 r11 609 615 r18 603 609
Plan was to go to the pool at opening - 7:30 AM and then to QOC meet outside of Baltimore. Woke up naturally at 6:30 but was feeling stiff and cranky from yesterday's adventures, and I was pretty sure that I was going to stay in bed for two more hours instead of swimming. However, I got my act together, which included getting dressed, packing the car with tent, tent sides, and generator, among other things, and to the pool, hitting the water just 10 minutes late.
Ended up in lane 8 since all other lanes already had 1-2 people in them. Lane 8 has the handicap lift in it, so I think people avoid it in case they have to give way to someone who actually needs it. I was willing to chance it.
Motored along happily listening to tunes (note - need to get a better playlist, but this was better than nothing). So, OK, it was probably my fault for hugging the lane line, but at about lap 30 some guy dives into the other side of the lane with absolutely no acknowledgement to me ahead of time. How rude! I stewed for a bit, but then I let the music sooth my soul. Not worth letting it ruin the swim. Finished up, never once making eye contact with the guy, and he finishes just ahead of me and leaves the pool. Not sure why, but the first thing that pops into my mind was "wham, bam, thank you, ma'am." :) The pool was even more packed when I left with 2-3 people per lane and people stalking about.
Stopped by the house for some food, since the idea of the usual McD's fare didn't appeal this morning, and then off to the QOC meet. Thankfully, I also picked up a few more clothes while I was there, because the car was devoid of the usual number of extra jackets and layers and such. Still didn't have enough, what with the blowing rain and 40 F. Yes, we set up epunching in the O'Mobile, but I was in and out of the van a good number of times, letting the woman with a broken ankle run the computer, so I stayed just dry and warm enough. Really should have rethought things when Roger asked if I had my rain pants, and I lied and said yes. Small turnout with 70 starts, and the only kink in the works was my newly minted nemesis who didn't bother to download when he quit early.
610 r41 610 r25 618 613 r11 609 615 r18 603 609
Plan was to go to the pool at opening - 7:30 AM and then to QOC meet outside of Baltimore. Woke up naturally at 6:30 but was feeling stiff and cranky from yesterday's adventures, and I was pretty sure that I was going to stay in bed for two more hours instead of swimming. However, I got my act together, which included getting dressed, packing the car with tent, tent sides, and generator, among other things, and to the pool, hitting the water just 10 minutes late.
Ended up in lane 8 since all other lanes already had 1-2 people in them. Lane 8 has the handicap lift in it, so I think people avoid it in case they have to give way to someone who actually needs it. I was willing to chance it.
Motored along happily listening to tunes (note - need to get a better playlist, but this was better than nothing). So, OK, it was probably my fault for hugging the lane line, but at about lap 30 some guy dives into the other side of the lane with absolutely no acknowledgement to me ahead of time. How rude! I stewed for a bit, but then I let the music sooth my soul. Not worth letting it ruin the swim. Finished up, never once making eye contact with the guy, and he finishes just ahead of me and leaves the pool. Not sure why, but the first thing that pops into my mind was "wham, bam, thank you, ma'am." :) The pool was even more packed when I left with 2-3 people per lane and people stalking about.
Stopped by the house for some food, since the idea of the usual McD's fare didn't appeal this morning, and then off to the QOC meet. Thankfully, I also picked up a few more clothes while I was there, because the car was devoid of the usual number of extra jackets and layers and such. Still didn't have enough, what with the blowing rain and 40 F. Yes, we set up epunching in the O'Mobile, but I was in and out of the van a good number of times, letting the woman with a broken ankle run the computer, so I stayed just dry and warm enough. Really should have rethought things when Roger asked if I had my rain pants, and I lied and said yes. Small turnout with 70 starts, and the only kink in the works was my newly minted nemesis who didn't bother to download when he quit early.
Saturday Mar 29, 2014 #
Note
weight:196lbs
A somewhat sucky day with having to deal with a broken water heater, and the dreary weather. Not that I intended to do a workout, and as it was dealing with a partially flooded basement was workout enough. Foot was in agony later.
Did have a nice lunch with Roger, so it wasn't a totally wasted day. Now have a new water heater as well, installed by RR, with job finished about 8:30 last night. RIP to the 24 year old unit. You did well, long after your estimated lifespan.
Did have a nice lunch with Roger, so it wasn't a totally wasted day. Now have a new water heater as well, installed by RR, with job finished about 8:30 last night. RIP to the 24 year old unit. You did well, long after your estimated lifespan.
Friday Mar 28, 2014 #
Swimming (66) 55:15 [1] 2.06 km (26:49 / km)
weight:196lbs
90 laps in sets of 30, just to mix it up a little. Wasn't feeling particularly tired or peppy, so worked on smoothness and didn't really look at the times. Tried not to slack off at the end. It would have been tough to do 10 more today, but I could have, if I needed to.
611 607 609 r39 610 (+15r)* 608 608 r36 602 608 610
*fiddling with goggles
Beautiful afternoon when I left the pool - between the bouts of rainy weather. Car inspected with 3 days to spare and oil change done in preparation for the NY trip in 2.5 weeks.
611 607 609 r39 610 (+15r)* 608 608 r36 602 608 610
*fiddling with goggles
Beautiful afternoon when I left the pool - between the bouts of rainy weather. Car inspected with 3 days to spare and oil change done in preparation for the NY trip in 2.5 weeks.
Thursday Mar 27, 2014 #
Swimming (65) 23:57 [1] 0.92 km (26:02 / km)
weight:196lbs
40 laps - no rest
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612 601 553 552
Pool 30:00 [1]
Then to the diving well, and tried to keep up a good running effort and style.
Monday Mar 24, 2014 #
Swimming (62) 48:15 [1] 1.83 km (26:22 / km)
weight:199lbs
8 sets of 10 with new suit...
612 r9 608 r12 603 r22 556 r15 550 r18 608 r15 600 r13 558
The swimsuit saga (rated B for Boring)...when I decided to start swimming in December, I went to the local swim shop and tried on a training suit, size 18. I felt like there was just too much of me popping out of the top to be decent, and I didn't like the high cut leg openings. I opted for something I had at home -tri shorts and tank top. The pants are a bit baggy when wet causing them to have a bit of an air pocket at times, and the top is loose enough that I also wear a sports bra to stay contained and to prevent chaffing. Additionally, it has gel pockets and a zipper pocket which I don't think I need while lap swimming.
Next, I ordered a unitard online, but it was cut in a way which caused chaffing to my neck and underarm, and it had a shelf bra, which caused additional chaffing there. It also felt like a ton of material since it is fully lined, front and back.
The tri suit is wearing out quickly with all of the chlorine, so I was on the hunt still for a replacement. I ordered two more suits, which arrived on Saturday. These have more conservative leg openings, one with a modesty panel also have shelf bras, and I learned my lesson there. Return pending.
Today, back to the swim store and tried on the same suit I tried on in December since I need something snugger which isn't going to cause chaffing. Well, I have toned up enough at the top, that I felt comfortable that it was going to hold me this time around. For the leg opening issue, I bought some jammers, and I wore the suit over the jammers. I think it worked pretty well, though my spare tire is now accentuated in a way that it wasn't in the tri suit. Really have to work on the core! Well and the 199 which = too much pizza on Saturday and not eating well on Sunday either.
612 r9 608 r12 603 r22 556 r15 550 r18 608 r15 600 r13 558
The swimsuit saga (rated B for Boring)...when I decided to start swimming in December, I went to the local swim shop and tried on a training suit, size 18. I felt like there was just too much of me popping out of the top to be decent, and I didn't like the high cut leg openings. I opted for something I had at home -tri shorts and tank top. The pants are a bit baggy when wet causing them to have a bit of an air pocket at times, and the top is loose enough that I also wear a sports bra to stay contained and to prevent chaffing. Additionally, it has gel pockets and a zipper pocket which I don't think I need while lap swimming.
Next, I ordered a unitard online, but it was cut in a way which caused chaffing to my neck and underarm, and it had a shelf bra, which caused additional chaffing there. It also felt like a ton of material since it is fully lined, front and back.
The tri suit is wearing out quickly with all of the chlorine, so I was on the hunt still for a replacement. I ordered two more suits, which arrived on Saturday. These have more conservative leg openings, one with a modesty panel also have shelf bras, and I learned my lesson there. Return pending.
Today, back to the swim store and tried on the same suit I tried on in December since I need something snugger which isn't going to cause chaffing. Well, I have toned up enough at the top, that I felt comfortable that it was going to hold me this time around. For the leg opening issue, I bought some jammers, and I wore the suit over the jammers. I think it worked pretty well, though my spare tire is now accentuated in a way that it wasn't in the tri suit. Really have to work on the core! Well and the 199 which = too much pizza on Saturday and not eating well on Sunday either.