My 20 week training schedule started on Monday. Well, not really, but I am aware that it should have started. But as I pointed out in my analysing post, I'm not really one for following schedules to the letter. Maybe if I did, I'd see more success. However, success to one person, is another's failure. Success is a very personal thing - mine revolves around enjoyment first, then I worry about times.
I was back in the pool this morning. It was packed. There was a mixture of good swimmers, middle of the road swimmers, OAP's, and then me. To be honest, I wasn't as slow as some who seemed content just to float. One older lady decided to walk across me, then later on swim right towards me only to stop abruptly and do half lengths instead of full. It was frustrating to say the least especially since she seemed to do it deliberately not only to me, but to a couple of others in our 'lane'. Though it was a public swim, no lanes were roped off, and I fully understand that if people pay their money they have the right to essentially swim where they like, but a bit of common sense would've gone a long way to diffuse a heated situation. But as with life, there's always that one person who spoils it for everyone else.
After about 45 mins, the pool cleared a bit and I got into a good rhythm. I did 80 lengths in total. It took me 73 minutes which is sloooooow, but faster than last week.
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