swimming

As you may know if you've ever read my blog I'm not a great swimmer. I've learned to semi enjoy swimming but I can never seem to go faster, I sometimes cut more workouts short if I'm tired and if I miss a swim and don't sweat it. But tonight I found a fun way to train - train with someone!! Brilliant Eh!! I can't believe I just figured this out tonight after 4.5 years of swimming!

Tonight's swim was so fun, and went by so fast...and I even tried to swim a little faster than normal...I was still being lapped :-)

I'm joining a swim club next week, and hopefully it will be the start to faster times, better technique and even some new friends!!

a little uninspired

Obviously I've been feeling a little uninspired lately.

Life has been a little tough - lots of work, a little training and not as much sleep as I would like.

With that being said there have been little inspirations along that way keep giving smiles.

* Max has started walking - it's been so amazing to see him stand up, take a step, then take some more steps and then get the proudest look on his face...a few steps and a few claps. Greg was lamenting today how he just has the best disposition.

* I've started training more...with more consistency and specificity

* I finally had a day to make cookies and muffins - I've missed baking

* With the help of my friend Sarah, I've set a new "old lady" PB in my 10km time. She totally pushed me, we pushed either, and we suffered through to a 43:44 finish!!

I will find some inspiration more regularly...