Swimming

Have you been out here and thought that maybe I was going to leave you hanging? I did find it ironic that I did all this prep before my trip and now that I have officially signed up for the triathlon AND started this little journal that my motivation to get out there and get moving kind of dissapated. Well I knew once I got back from Bermuda I would feel that way... So on a good note the Y called over the weekend and they had a swim instructor available for me. And unlike the other location that had a waiting list and I had to commit to so many lessons this location seemed a bit more low-key on the subject.
So this evening I left work and found myself at the Y. This is one of the busiest locations in the area. And of course we all get pissed because we have to park so far away from the gym. I know it makes no sense whatsoever but that's the way it goes. I have been in the lobby a few times but haven't been inside this Y since I joined - yes another go figure moment...
First of all Ihad to pay for my lessons - I paid for 4 (will come back to that shortly).
Then found my way to the back. Man this place was hoppin' I guess camp etc was letting out.
I found the Women's Family Locker - the Women's Adult Locker is closed for the week..
And made my way to a locker changing area... I have to wonder - will the Women's Adult locker smell quite as bad? Gosh I hope not... I changed, pulled my hair up, put my contacts in and was all set to go...
Of course now begs the question - where the heck is the pool?
Thankfully there was a helpful woman in the locker as well and she pointed out the back exit to the pool area to me. I am such the novice. And yes it brings you out right in the pool air - hot, humid, lingering smell of chlorine, and that echo of splashing and playing that you get in an indoor pool setting. So this was a good step for me - here I was at the gym, in my bathing suit, getting ready to get in the pool. And there were others all around... Of course they can't tell from the outside how out of place I feel - that I am finding working late and crunching quarter end numbers to be far more appealing at this point than jumping in a pool.
I find my instructor - but I am early. I have arrived before my predecessor on her calendar - they are late. So I took the extra time to venture out to the outside pool. I sat there for a bit - maybe help boost that quickly fading Bermuda tan.
FINALLY I am in the pool to swim. And I am sorry JC - I learned this evening that I have good form. I little jerky with my head when I breathe and a little slow and less fluid on my follw through on my stoke - but nothing that won't work its way out in time and practive. We swam for the whole 30 minutes. I did at least 4 laps - probably more. She told me to save my money and just get in the pool and swim.
So that is going to be my new thing - Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 (because I know she will be there) I am going to get my butt in the pool for some swimming.
As for right now - I am beginning to feel the pain in my arms and hands - so I think I am off to bed.

Now to work that running thing into the mix - ugh...