Longest Swim in 35 Years

I had my longest swim in 35 years this morning, An hour and 5 minutes, swimming to Beethoven's 9th Symphony, which is typically about 65 minutes.

I remember quite clearly when I last swam over 45 minutes and I was at university, and decided to swim 2 miles one evening instead of one. I lost 25 pounds my first semester because of swimming. But I can't remember if I swam every week or every year, or just my first year.

Today's swim was very good and I have begun to master the alternate side breathing stroke.

Next weekend, on the bike -- although I will swim during the week.