Swimmingly

Two weeks ago I signed up for a membership at what used to be the "Racquetball Club" and what is now called "Impact Athletic".  I can't believe what it costs for a membership.  But it's the only game in town since it's the only facility with an indoor pool open year round.

But I think it's worth it.  Swimming makes me feel so good - tired, but good.  My muscles don't get achy and tight.  I sleep like the dead.  It's amazing what swimming does for me.  And I've noticed you improve so quickly!  When I started out I could barely swim laps for 20 minutes, and that's with plenty of gasping for air at the edge of the pool between laps.  Now I go for about 35 minutes and swim steadily the whole time.  When I am done I feel exhausted and the next day I am always sore if I push myself, but I just can't express how wonderful it feels.

This is an amazing thing I get to do!  Sometimes I forget I am doing things toward my ultimate goal of getting better.  When I remember (like now), it makes me smile.