This past week was like the week that would never end. Between the gym and work, I tried to stay afloat. Not sure I did a great job but I managed to get through. I had Guinness and the Good News on Weds night. It is always good to hang out with the gang. We sang for Kevin's birthday and celebrated Austin's new job!
I struggled this week at the gym. I designed some good new workouts but I was tired all week. I think I've been fighting this cold that won't stop giving. My running has been horrible!! Ahh well! You win some and lose some.
I had a GREAT week in the pool. Kathy and I swam on Thursday and it was amazing. Alex is always challenging me and seems to know what I need to swim. This week marked two months until White Lake. I'm getting nervous. The 750m swim scares me. Well, in the middle of my swim workout this week, Alex sticks a 750m swim for time. WHAT? That was my response when I read it. And because our swim day was pushed back a day, I had even more time to hyperventilate about it.
Thursday m
orning arrives. I meet Kathy. I try to be my normal chipper 4:30am self but all I can think about is the 750m. We start swimming warm-ups. Kathy is telling me about this job she's been interviewing for. I'm so happy for her but all my mind can think of is the 750m. Well, the time arrives. Alex estimates that I can complete my 750m in 22:30. I look at the clock and begin at 5:13:00.Off I go. 30 laps. In my mind, I have this broken up into 3 groups of 10. There is my focus. The amazing part, is that I am doing it. I'm not panicking. One lap at a time. I look at the clock as I complete my 500m and realize I had over 10 min to complete the last 250m to hit Alex's time. I just kept swimming.
As I pull in to the wall on the last lap, I look up at the clock. 5:33:08. I did it! I let out a yell!! Do a little pool dance! What a moment!
I am stronger then I think I am but I tend to forget it. But I'm glad I have people in my life who recognize that and believe in me. Thanks Alex! What a week!
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