I had my first swim meet this past Saturday since I started to get back into swimming this year. It was chilly, but a lot of fun! I swam 7 events: 50 free, 50 fly, 50 back, 100 I.M., 200 free, 400 free relay, and 200 T-shirt relay (just for fun). I am of course, NO WHERE near the shape I was in during my college years, and still far from where I would like to be... but you've gotta start somewhere right? I feel like that swim meet was just what I needed to push myself back into training mode. I have been practicing at least 3 times a week for 2 weeks, but now that I have a baseline to compare myself too I am excited to get in the water more often!
My goal is to get back into swimming to the point that it becomes apart of my life again. I miss the camaraderie of being on a team, I miss setting goals for myself and being able to attain them, I miss the challenge! I know I will probably never be in as good of shape as I once was, but I do hope that I can start over, and not compare myself to where I once was, but instead set new goals, and be just as excited when I reach them! However, I don't think I will ever get used to seeing people swim past me when I look into the lanes next to me. That needs to change ASAP! My mind is ready for it, but my body isn't.
Results:
50 free- 26.95
50 fly- 29.38
100 I.M.- 1:10.99
50 Back- 33.59
200 free- 2:16.46 (split- 1:04, 1:11)
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Week 1: Fail
I can't believe that just 1 week into the new year I am already flaking on on of my resolutions! I'm pathetic! LOL! Turns out waking up at 5:00 am in order to be in the pool by 5:30 am is pretty much impossible. I did run on Tuesday, that was a plus! I am currently re-evaluating my workout schedule to better accommodate my sleep schedule. Also, this past week I have been really involved with my school work which has been somewhat a distraction to my personal life. I guess that could be considered both good and bad. We will see how long that lasts.
I would like to report that I have been having a lot of fun with my budgeting spreadsheet! I have reformatted it, and made it easily accessible on all of my devices. I can even edit it with my phone which makes it super simple to update on the go. YAY ME! Also, working pretty much my entire winter break has put me ahead in my finances, so I am hoping I can keep it that way, at least until summer when I go back to working full-time and Cheesecake (and continuing to get my teacher salary). I foresee that after this summer, next (school) year will be a lot easier for me financially. For once. Maybe then I can focus solely on teaching...? That would be nice!
Just for fun:
1. I am at my parents house tonight, cuddling with Bellatrix
2. She has farted on me at least 5 times tonight
3. It is currently 2:50 am and I can't sleep
4. My students and I inherited a classroom bunny named Bugsy
5. I am extremely allergic to Bugsy
I would like to report that I have been having a lot of fun with my budgeting spreadsheet! I have reformatted it, and made it easily accessible on all of my devices. I can even edit it with my phone which makes it super simple to update on the go. YAY ME! Also, working pretty much my entire winter break has put me ahead in my finances, so I am hoping I can keep it that way, at least until summer when I go back to working full-time and Cheesecake (and continuing to get my teacher salary). I foresee that after this summer, next (school) year will be a lot easier for me financially. For once. Maybe then I can focus solely on teaching...? That would be nice!
Just for fun:
1. I am at my parents house tonight, cuddling with Bellatrix
2. She has farted on me at least 5 times tonight
3. It is currently 2:50 am and I can't sleep
4. My students and I inherited a classroom bunny named Bugsy
5. I am extremely allergic to Bugsy
Sunday, January 5, 2014
I can't stay out of the water
The start of this school year has been somewhat of a roller coaster ride of emotions for me. It would be nice if I had a good solid workout regimen to keep me grounded throughout this period of my life, but that has not been the case thus far. Last year I began swimming with the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center masters team. I was unable to keep up with my membership, and have now gone about 6 months without swimming. Last Thursday I made the decision to go back. This time around I hope to be able to stick with it, and find a more regular practice schedule for myself. I am lucky because school starts later this year, so I am planning on going to morning practice before school. I might try going just 3 times a week at first, and then upgrade to 4 or even 5.
Swimming has always been a part of me. It was a way to let off steam, hang out with friends, and create goals for myself. While sometimes it is hard to go back to that place because I am nowhere near the physical shape I was once in, I still yearn for the water. Going back last week felt really great! It felt amazing not to think about anything else for an hour. Especially since all I could think about was the throbbing pain that was pulsing through my shoulders since I hadn't used them in 6 months. Today, 3 days after my practice I am still sore all over my body, but I can't wait to jump back in the pool and do it all over again!
I am planning on swimming Mon, Wed, Fri mornings this week. Wish me luck!
Swimming has always been a part of me. It was a way to let off steam, hang out with friends, and create goals for myself. While sometimes it is hard to go back to that place because I am nowhere near the physical shape I was once in, I still yearn for the water. Going back last week felt really great! It felt amazing not to think about anything else for an hour. Especially since all I could think about was the throbbing pain that was pulsing through my shoulders since I hadn't used them in 6 months. Today, 3 days after my practice I am still sore all over my body, but I can't wait to jump back in the pool and do it all over again!
I am planning on swimming Mon, Wed, Fri mornings this week. Wish me luck!
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