I did a recovery walk/jog Monday morning and thought about swimming the whole time. I love swimming. I have no idea why I didn't swim more often at my old gym before they shut down. The pool was absolutely gorgeous.
I'm actually not sure which I love more, swimming or running. My dream event is the aquathon, but they don't have those here in NM. So instead, I struggle at triathlon. Mind you, it's not that I'm much better at swimming or running than cycling, it's simply that I *love* swimming and running. Cycling...eh...not so much.
Anyway, I renewed my expired-for-over-a-year-and-a-half membership at Defined Fitness so that I could swim again. Sorry Cindy and GeekGirl, I'd really love to able to swim with each of you, but your fancy Sports & Wellness gym is too expensive for me. Besides, Defined in RR is close and I can easily fit in swimming before work.
The pool looked short to me. I timed my first 100 and quickly concluded that this *must* be a 25yd pool rather than a 25m pool because I was 15sec faster than my fastest 100 at the other gym and it sure as heck isn't from some sudden speed improvement. I proceeded to do a short 1250 yards workout today followed by some upper body strengh training. I don't love this pool, but I love swimming. I'm looking forward to going back on Thursday.
On my way out, I noticed that they gym has a Zumba class Fridays at 5pm. Has anyone done this? It sounds like fun. I just might check it out...
I like how state the difference between "love" and being good!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of Zumba. The link makes it look like fun.
I love swimming - but sometimes I forget, and don't go for weeks and weeks...then i remember!
ReplyDeleteI think you can love both swimming AND running, no one will be cross :)
Thanks for the reminder, I haven't been swimming in almost a year. I miss it, too, I've got to get back there!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of Zumba! From another blogger (The Grumpy Chair Dieter) she digs it, and it sounds like fun :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so spoiled by B-1, huh? I had to get use to a "real gym pool" again a few months back-it took awhile..
ReplyDeleteYay for getting back into swimming! I think, I would have just accepted the pool length as meters without asking :-) You know... That whole "what you don't know won't hurt you" bit!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if I could be better at it. :-) For now I love the bike, like running, and swimming and I are still early in our relationship.
ReplyDeleteYAY for swimming! How nice that you love it...you are fast and you have great form :)
ReplyDeleteI had the same experience with the 25m/25yd thing. When I was swimming in a different pool, my times were so much better. It took me a while to figure out it was yards instead of meters though...just thought I was so amazing in that pool!
Yeah, S&W is pricey. I was lucky and got in at a time when they offerred a great deal because a new Defined Fitness was opening down the road.
Lucky you to have so many pools to choose from! Zumba, never heard of it, but will check it out. I'll start swimming shortly as I'm going to try a tri in late August!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
http://www.zumba.com/about.cfm
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Good for you for getting back in the swimming groove again. I need to cross train more--I always hear about (and see) the benefits from others that Tri-train.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of zumba--sounds interesting.
I have decided to swim again too. Going for the first time, in a long time on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteLooked at the Zumba website and determind that I will never be coordinated enough for that :)
Take Care
I'm the same way. Why don't I swim more? Why haven't I been swimming all these years. I am a swimmer. What have I been thinking? :D
ReplyDeleteI also hear ya on the biking.
YAY for finding a spot to swim!!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard a lot about this Zumba business but have never participated. I say you go and be my guinea pig!
ReplyDeleteSomeone started an aquathlon series here a couple of years ago. They have about 6-8 each year and it seems to be pretty popular. Makes setting up the transition area easy. I did one and it was fun.
ReplyDeletegotta have the right pool or its not worth it..good luck in this new one...
ReplyDeletezumba was promoted at our gym. the bride teaches group power but i think zumba is diff
I have not done Zumba, but they do have it at my gym. It does look like fun, but I've never had time to try it. Have fun with that! And glad you were able to get back into the water. You don't realize how much you miss it until you can't go.
ReplyDeleteYou sound great.. about the swimming and the running.. Loving 2 out of 3 seems pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI've been off the air this week, waiting for my keyboard to dry out after I spilled some red wine.. on my laptop! Yo.
Good but "short" swim! I'll be getting back in the pool soon myself(ugghh..that means getting in a swimsuit..;-)
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