Addictive Swimming

I find myself craving more time in the water.  It's like the more I go swimming the more I want to go swimming. Today I went twice, six o'clock in the morning and then eight o'clock in the evening.  Even if it's just 20 minutes, I  don't want to lose this newfound freedom of being one with the water.

Tonight was a little milestone.  I actually swam a full three-quarters of the length of the pool.  My stamina still sucks, but I'm determined to be able to swim a full lap.  I find if I just plain relax the rhythm and breathing comes more easily.  I'm still building "muscle memory" so my body is getting acquainted with the mechanics of moving in the water.  It's been like walking on the moon for me in zero gravity - it's all so new.

When doing the freestyle I remember several tips about the head position when taking a side breath.  Pretend someone tapped you on your shoulder and you're looking back to see who it is.  Pretty neat hu'h ?   I did just that and found I kept my head down where it should be.

One night I saw a father leaving the pool with his two little sons.  With their wet hair, both boys had on their PJ's ready to go home and straight to bed.  I thought to myself, now that's not a bad idea for grownups too !   Maybe the next evening swim.......