Pool Tactics

Made myself go to the gym this morning by bribing myself with Core Training.  I really do love that class.  Once I was at the gym, I really had no excuse to not swim.  I will admit that the thought crossed my mind, even as I pulled on my suit.

I am trying to come up with ways to get myself into the pool.  I really feel unmotivated to swim, not because of the work or the schedule, but because I hate being cold.  And the pool is cold.  And I hate that.

One suggested tactic is to take a hot shower beforehand to raise my core temperature.  I used my logic to shoot this one down (if I raise my core temperature, then the shock of getting into cool water is that much more) but opted to give it a shot.  Don't diss it 'til you try it, right?

I found myself standing like a dummy in the shower.  Hoping more for numbness than anything.  My mood has been a bit poor lately.

I can't say that it worked.  I still hated getting into the pool, which (I found out today) is kept at 71F.  Brr. Where's my wetsuit?  I can't, however, say that it didn't work... I'll try it again next time.   If nothing else, it's good incentive to get into my swimsuit.

That's another thing.  (Apparently I'm feeling tangential tonight.)  I need a new suit.  Mine is just about to unravel.

Anyway...  I really wasn't feeling up for thinking today, so I did 100y breast stroke and then started a 25 minute straight swim.  I made it 22 laps.  Average lap was something ridiculously slow like 1'08".  I'll post the data later.

1000y = 23 mins
1000m = approx. 25 mins

25 min	200y	400y	600y	800y	1000y	1100y
Lap 1	65.66	70.76	69.21	71.76	68.58	65.51
Lap 2	67.51	70.21	66.48	71.89	69.26	67.44
Lap 3	68.99	69.72	64.1	71.84	71.25
Lap 4	69.05	68.59	70.62	68.43	68.64
straight swim					Total:	25.15.50