1. I was really flustered when I left the pool yesterday. I usually swim
between 4-5pm and the pool is not very crowded at this time meaning I get a lane
to myself or just split an lane with another person. Yesterday was no different
and I was splitting a lane with another guy going about my workout until I
almost hit a third person head on!!! WTF, where did this person come from? I was
pretty mad and let the guy know if he is going to share a lane that he needs to
communicate with all the swimmers in the lane to let them know that we will be
switching to circle swimming. I could tell he was a new swimmer and there is
nothing wrong with that, but just know some pool etiquette! And to top things
off the last few minutes in the water (when the pool is basically empty before
we get kicked out) someone swims across the lanes and I almost hit this guy
because he came out of know where?!?! Regardless, I felt good in the water and
feel like my swimming is improving a little bit.
2. I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and talk about the weather. It's
lovely and perfect for riding. I couldn't be happier to be riding my bike
outside in 80 degree weather in the middle of March instead of riding on my
trainer. However, running is a little bit of an adjustment. Yesterday I ran
around 12ish and it felt hot and my body just isn't used to running in the heat
yet. Also, I fear if it's this hot now, that only means it will be an extra hot
summer. I don't want an extra hot summer in the 100s with humidity up the roof.
But what I am most scared about is August 26th. I'm scared it will be the
hottest day of the year and I wouldn't be able to finish the race due to
heat exhaustion.
3. Rachel asked my yesterday if I would be interested in the Lake Anna Century. After I checked the date, she didn't have to twisted my arm too hard and I
was probably registered for the event in about 10 minutes. I will only be riding
the metric century (60 miles) but I think it's going to be so much fun. Plus it
is in the lake anna area which means it will be good practice for the Kinetic
Half.
Happy Thurs All :)
I have been very lucky at the pool so far, I haven't had anyone jump into my lane without me knowing it, not sure how I would handle it either!
ReplyDeleteAll I want to do is ride my bike in this beautiful 70 degree weather. Stupid work and other sports!
ReplyDeleteUgh bad pool etiquette is the worst!
ReplyDeleteWe are having the opposite here in San Diego in terms of weather - it's supposed to rain all weekend so I have my very first Saturday date with my trainer.
Pool swimming can be awkward, but hopefully the guy learned something! This weather has been incredible - and a warm spring doesn't necessarily mean an overly warm summer (at least according to the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang). The Lake Anna Century sounds great - beautiful area! PS - I just noticed that you are doing Mooseman 70.3 - that is one of my most favorite races!! I'm sure you'll love it!
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