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It's moon time and I'm concerned that it has already messed up two of my workouts this week. Both were running days so I haven't yet attempted to get my 4 miles in.
However, yesterday was a swim day (I use the Diva Cup so it's ok to swim...not gross, I promise). I got to the gym and determined that it would be fine to run to warm up. I did 2.45 miles in a relatively hilly area (had to alternate run/walk for the last .5 miles), then I got in the pool and was still able to swim 12 laps.
I've always been told that I have a weak kick. I agree especially because I have very muscular legs. I practiced exaggerating each kick which felt crazy but it got me down the pool so much faster. Of course, that finally made my legs burn and I ran out of oxygen much faster. I was delighted and panicked LOL.
I need to watch videos on swimming techniques.
Another observation: thanks to the oxygen deprivation from swimming my body seems to do more with each breathe while running. I thought it was in my head but I was talking to this other guy who was swimming, and he told me that it will benefit my lifting too. Can't wait to try that out.
Saturday is the 1st of 5 runs with my church running group (we only go for 5 weeks). So, I hope to start off being able to do 4 miles with them, and end with 8 or 9. We'll see...
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