Training Log Archive: Mick

I've been taking cold showers all month to prepare for today, my first swim in Lake Ontario. It was cold. I was expecting to hop in and hop out, but I managed 15 minutes. In addition to exceeding my expectations it was quite enjoyable, but I was quite chilled afterwards. Last year my limiting factor was the 'ice cream headache' feeling, but I wore a swim cap today which seemed to help and maybe all those cold showers helped too. If they didn't help, they have at least lowered my heating and water costs. :)