This morning I finally awoke before 5am ready to hit the pool early finally. I ate a Amrita bar and a big glass of water and I was out the door. Ready to get the training day off to a good start. About a mile down the road, I realized that I still had my slippers on. Ahhh! There was no way I was walking into the gym with my bedroom slippers on, so I spun around and went back home to get my shoes on.
Now off again for try number two to the pool. About two-thirds of the way there, I realized I forgot my swim watch(Garmin 910xt). Ahhh!! Not a big deal, I have my Jawbone UP on and I can just keep track of the time with that and just do my workout that I planned.
I get to the pool, change into my swim stuff and make my way into the pool. As the pool deck came into view I noticed a pile of kick boards and other pool “toys” lining the end of the pool. Ahhh!! The pool was totally packed!! WTF??!! Every lane had at least 2 people in it and some actually had 3 in it! Crazy…I have never seen it so full before. I thought I might wait, but there was actually nowhere to sit since the bench was full of towels and bags. I also didn’t have my work clothes, so I could not hang out too long. I decided to bag it for now.
An exercise in futility. One good thing that came out of this, there is no use getting up so early to go swim! 🙂 I guess I will try again at lunch time!
Feb 25
Not A Great Start To The Day…
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Oh no!!! That really stinks – it was not meant to be or something! I hate when I forget my watch and it is the worst to share a lane with more than just one person. Here’s hoping your next swim is not nearly as eventful.
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Thanks Shanna! Well, it is actually a good thing I think. I now know that it is not work going to the pool that early. 🙂 Tomorrow I will give the 6:15-6:30am slot a try which would actually be better anyway. Also, I did get back to the pool at lunch time with my Garmin and had a whole lane to myself. Ahhh! Had a good swim, so it all worked out. Life is Good!
btw – Did you receive my email about the training camp info?