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March 18, 2005
I have a pool!
On Wednesday night I went swimming in one of my two pools. (I have a large one and a small one.) I only did 10 laps (20 lengths) and man, it nearly killed me. When I got in I thought, "I'll start out with 20 laps just to take it easy." After lap 2 it was more like, "Hmm, maybe I'll just do 10." During the back stretch of #3, 5 laps was looking really doable and more than enough to get my feet wet. Then I remembered the back stroke, and some how made it to 10 by "cross training".
I also now have a sauna (which I love) and a steam room. How you say? I joined the Y. The large swimming pool is pretty cool and, when not used for classes, is a lap pool exclusively. I haven't seen the small pool yet, but I understand it's more for frolicking. The price is right especially for the NYC area and by joining in February (on the 28th-nothing like waiting until the last minute) I was not required to pay the initiation fee.
I'm looking forward to one day using more than the pool; perhaps by taking advantage of some of their yoga classes, dance classes and whatnot. For now, I am just pleased to be getting some good low impact excercise and splashing around.
Triathlons, here I come!
Posted by mermu at March 18, 2005 12:26 PM
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Sounds like a good deal. Can't wait to do the WF tri with you and I'm really looking forward to the time (a couple of years in the future) when we all decide to go to NYC for a couple of tris...now doesn't that sound like fun?
Posted by: Sister at March 20, 2005 09:56 PM
Hey, you can get ready for the WF triathlon
Posted by: Mom at March 18, 2005 08:09 PM
You go, girl! I remember a few summers ago, I decided to start swimming to lose a few pounds. I walked to my neighborhood pool with the thought of doing 10 lengths...I did three and got out and walked back home. Couldn't do 10! Keep stroking - the more times a week you swim, the quicker you'll get better.
Posted by: Kathleen at March 18, 2005 06:08 PM
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