Keeping a Promise...
So, it's been about 8 months since I took my sorry butt to the local YMCA and swam some laps. I made a promise to a Little Wood Nymph that I would swim at least once this week. So, I kept my promise...
Ow...
I know that tomorrow I'll be feeling it a little, but I also know that in the long run it will be very good for me to get back in the swing of swimming. I was doing a little physical therapy for my knee this past summer, and then I was having another little problem, so swimming was just not happening for quite a while. So, it's time....
Hey Stephen, I did 900 yards tonight. Is that ok for my first time back? My arms are very tired (of course) and my lower back is a little sore, but I think I'll live. I hope I'm not too tired to pick up the knitting needles a little later. LOL! Have a great night!
Now don't go crazy with all those athletic acrobatics and nujure yourself. Go S-L-O-W-L-Y, ok? But YAY for going back to it.
Posted by: Dave Daniels | December 06, 2006 at 08:02 PM
good on you!!!!
(and your christmas tree looks gorgeous!)
Posted by: Tristan Robin | December 06, 2006 at 08:10 PM
nujure yourself? is this some inside joke? heh
I'd say 900 is great! I'd even say 500 is great for being away for 8mo! I'd be doing good to get in 500. I really need to do that. When my contract with Curves runs out. I hate paying for that stupid thing and not going. But I don't want to pay for the Y and Curves and not go to either one! Ugh. I need to exercise.
Posted by: Laura | December 07, 2006 at 12:42 AM
900 is plenty!
You're making me feel guilty for skipping swimming tonight. I'm happy if I get to the pool twice a week.
Maybe your new inspiration will inspire me to get out and move more: gym, yoga or otherwise.
Posted by: Stephen | December 07, 2006 at 01:50 AM
Make the rest of us feel guilty for not exercising! I don't know how much a yard is (we're metric here), but it sounds like a lot! Way to go, hope you're not too sore for knitting.
Posted by: Ruth | December 07, 2006 at 04:30 AM
Wow I'm impressed. If I tried to swim that far I would be a drowned knitter. Do swimmers do warmups? Hoping that your arms are functional today!
Posted by: Susan | December 07, 2006 at 06:48 AM
You'll be sore but your heart will thank you! Congrats on the swimming.
Sheri in GA
Posted by: Sheri | December 07, 2006 at 08:09 AM
Yay Paul!! Good for you! That's one in a row!
Posted by: Roxie | December 07, 2006 at 09:27 AM
Yay!! Good for you, hon! *big hugs and does the happy dance*
Posted by: Sprite | December 07, 2006 at 01:41 PM
Swimming is great exercise! I always feel relaxed after swimming laps. Swim on (and knit too)!
Posted by: Diana | December 07, 2006 at 03:50 PM
You make me feel like a slug.
Do it again.
Posted by: MarQ1 | December 08, 2006 at 08:39 PM
It's always hard to go back to exercising after a lay-off. Congrats!
Posted by: Sean | December 08, 2006 at 10:23 PM
I am so proud of you...
Posted by: Ann | December 09, 2006 at 10:41 PM