Tuesday Swim

Did a nice easy 30 minutes this morning, 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM. It's my third time in the water since my month's layoff and I felt pretty good. Had my waterprooof MP3 player working, filled with Rossini overtures and some Beatles' music from Help. They are the group of my junior high period. And when I hear their music that's what I think about. Having music makes "painting the black lines" all that much more fun -- as swimming by one's self is about as boring as it gets. There's no change in scenary at all, really, unlike running and biking.

I used to swim and bike on the same day but I am trying to take this recovery slowly, at least until my two big week long rides are over this August. But I may never heal to 100% given that I continue to work out. But the alternative of stopping for 2 to 3 months is anathema to me.

The swim team that practices early was there and I commented to their coach that the water in the pool (86) must be too warm for the "real" swimmers, and he said that yes, they were complaining. It really is a bit warm even for me, and it will get warmer, up to 90, in a month.

Back to the bike tomorrow, as long as it doesn't rain!

Cume for bike this week is 48, 15.