Swim to Start the Day

I headed to the pool alone today, poor hubby still cannot shake his head crap (pain in the sinuses, stuffiness without the runniness, and general blahness).  I cannot either, but he’s got it far worse.  I just get pain in my left sinus every day for a while–nothing some Advil cannot temporarily dampen.

I planned to do distance today, not drills or speedwork.  I need some speedwork–I’ve slowed down in the past couple of weeks:

 

 

That’s okay.  I’m happy to say that I completed 900 yards without stopping–something I doubt I could have done last year.  My asthma started kicking in about 800, but I just kept going.  I am excited to see how far ahead of last year (at this point) that I am.  Last year at this time, I could not run 2 miles, much less a 5k.  I am even more motivated now to shoot for the 10k before I hit 50.  We have something called the “Governor’s Cup” in November.  They have a 5k and 10k.  I’m going to sign up for the 10k!  I cannot believe I just said that.

In the meantime, I am counting down to the State Farm 5k (27 days) and the O’Rourke Triathlon (two months).  I am getting excited!

Thanks, endorphins!  I’m in a good mood thanks to you!

Sister, thanks for starting me on this journey by showing joy and enthusiasm and excitement about Triathlon. . . and for doing my first one with me in 2008–even if there were torrential rains (and a tornado the night before!).  And thanks, Coach Dave, for getting me along this far.  Someone actually commented about how smooth I look in the water–that’s a big thank YOU!