We opened the pool. Dad has been heating it up to 70 so I can swim tethered. I broke the tether twice before finally swimming for the equivalent of 1km. I really don't like doing it, but Christine says its important, even for me to mentally have to endure something I hate.....just like kick sets!
A couple big workouts this week, 5.2 and 5.6. But most significantly this week I got into the old Welland Canal today which will be my new training space now that we're heading into summer. I did 2km with Christine and the girls beside me. No wetsuit, and the water was again around 60 degrees. I felt really good afterwards even though Christine said I should experience an "after-drop". Basically that's where your body temperature actually reaches its lowest point (potential hypothermia) after I'm already out of the water. This is dangerous if you're not used to it, especially if you're alone, or driving. I was neither this time, but felt fine anyways. Christine was pleased and impressed by how I handled cold water, so those are the feelings I'm choosing to have about it to. Now I'm off to a Car Wash to raise money for Jumpstart Kids Campaign which is the charity that Christine's family and the WPAC relay have chosen to support, and which I will be sending a donation to after my swim.
Mileage: 29km!!!!
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