I managed to make it to swimming tonight. After the events of today, I didn’t really feel like it, but I knew I would have to explain myself to you guys. You are all really an inspiration to me to keeping going and keep challenging myself. I know if I don’t, I will have to face your disappointment. It is a powerful motivator.
So in getting into the pool, I proved once again that I do not have a shred of anything resembling co-ordination in my body. I actually slipped and fell down the pool ladder. I looked around but didn’t spy anyone with a video camera so there is little chance of it making it onto Australia’s Funniest Home Video (thank god). I came away relatively uninjured, except for what is going to be a massive bruise on my shin.
After my terrible start, I actually did quite well. I worked a bit on my freestyle and discovered that if I take it a bit slower and concentrate on my technique I can just manage to make it to the end of the pool.
Stats for today: 35 laps (1.75km) in 56 minutes.
4 Comments
January 15, 2008 at 1:04 am
Well done
Actually you’re inspiring me to get off my butt and drag the Feral Fruit of My Loins to the pool now
January 15, 2008 at 9:32 am
OW! Flippin’ heck.
On the bright side, you’re swimming further and better… the medical profession may stuff you around, but you’re doing well by yourself (if that makes sense – haven’t had my coffee yet. Yes, I’m reading your blog in preference to drinking coffee. Feel honoured!
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January 15, 2008 at 11:47 am
Excellent! Glad to hear your recent events haven’t killed your motivation and drive. This is fantastic. You keep me motivated, too. I need that.
January 15, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Jayne – I am glad that I could inspire you to take the kids to the pool. I hope that you all had a great time.
Naomi – Wow, reading my blog instead of drinking coffee. I do indeed feel honoured.
Kathy – I am glad that I could, in my own little way, help keep you motivated.