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Ran Friday .. very slow 2.5m that was surprisingly hard but I wasn't bothered! Was quiet happy to walk and enjoy the sunshine!

Went to town yesterday .. Gnome had to have his eyes tested and needs glasses. Just like me, short sighted. Took 2 hrs to choose glasses! Once we got them home we realised they are almost identical to mine!

He's also made comments about how much clearer things are which is good!

Been swimming today with Gnome. 1 hr in the pool messing about! Did a few odd lengths including one at 29 secs! Well impressed! Several in 32-33secs too! BTW this is just 1 25metre length!! But hey normally I take 35-40secs and when I started back swimming earlier in the year it was 50-55 secs a length!!

Well pleased!

Wanted to run but CBA!

Did do a few bicep curls etc and already noticing more strength in my swim stroke thanks to the occasional "weights" and already noticing them feeling lighter as such.

Having now located the hubby's weights I will try to plan a session that I can do 1-2 times a week.

Will be swimming before work M-W and hopefully doing a couple of runs this week too!

Hubby is working weekends so probably just a Gnome swim - if he behaves himself!

Comments

WildWill said…
well done on the progress you are making with your swimming - u r becomeing a right FISH

:o)
11:06 AM, May 15, 2006
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