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when work upsets your plans!

We have a client coming into the office today so no munchtime run which in hindsight is probably a good thing!

Got up for my swim today, about 15mins late. So in the pool later than hoped.

Sat on pool side to sort out new goggles and OMG I can see! It's amazing! I can tell the time and see the other people in the pool! Amazing!

When I first started to run I always went off too fast. I've slowly learnt to do the first mile slower. Seems that this habit needs to be learnt in the pool too!

I had noticed my first 50m seemed faster and today was no different. Which meant that the first 16lengths (400m) became a time trial. Time: 10:45! Was amazed! Was knackered!

I total today I was in the pool for about 40mins, but only swam for about 30mins. Part of the reason for this was I kept on stopping to adjust goggles (altering straps!) and partly because I was tired. The last few lengths were awful! I had aimed to do a mile seeing as I wasn't running but 1km was all I managed. Too tired so opted for a longer shower instead!

Comments

XFR Bear said…
Not a bad time Pix - you're deffo going to have to do a triathlon ;o)
12:16 PM, May 16, 2006
Evil Pixie said…
[slaps bear playfully]
stobbit!
1:19 PM, May 16, 2006
Cath Delaney said…
ho ho

Pixie tri training!!!
3:32 PM, May 16, 2006
WildWill said…
good stuff and a great 400m time - well done
11:17 AM, May 17, 2006
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