Wednesday...swim day...happy girl...from beginning to end...

I get there early since I have to drop Natasha off at school. I like to sit and watch the previous workout winding up. I get to see what I have in store for me. But more importantly, I watch the fast people and try to learn what they are doing right. Believe it or not, I enjoy that.

Yesterday we worked on back stroke. I like back stroke. Even if I had to sacrifice two chunks of my knuckles to the wall while doing the drills. After that, we did 4 300s. And after that we did 4 50s of speed play. I like those as well. All in all, a satisfying workout. (and no fins used) But the piece de resistance was racing my lane mate Mary Elizabeth at the end. We did 2 25s. And TIED on both of them. I'm just itching to beat her. Last fall she beat me by more than a body length...so I am definitely improving. Again, she is a good sport to always be ready to race me when we are done. God bless her! So, I ended on a high note. Happy as a clam. But wait, it gets better. There was actually some warm water in the shower when I got there. Miracle of miracles. Looks like everything is on the up swing!

Thursday...interval day...I was not looking forward to it all day.

Just finished. Good strong run. Felt good. New PR on the mill. I wish the ankle wasn't nudgy. I'll ice tonight and sleep in the stupid sock again. I should have last night. I forgot. I'm a knucklehead when it is time for bed, I can hardly think of my own name, never mind finding torture devices flung across the room.

Flushing 13.1 is in 16 days. Mulling over in my mind what to run this weekend. I've done 12 the last 2 weekends. Leaning towards doing 13. Although, I'm also considering holding at 12 and driving up to the north shore to get some hills in...can't decide. Please, my 5 followers, do weigh in with your thoughts!

Four days with no chocolate. Almost two weeks with no wine. Increased mileage running. Plenty of swimming. You'd think I could lose a couple of ounces?!?!? Jeez. What a disappointment. Alas, I will continue this deprivation until 3-23 in an effort to save my joints from every ounce not hitting the pavement for over two hours. I swear, if I make my goal time, there will be some serious indulgence that night in both food groups. Maybe even some big ol' piece of meat! Oh, I've got it....a steak with chocolate sauce and a bottle of red. That actually sounds divine to me right now. Clearly, I'm delirious. I guess I'll shower now, and then have a stupid protein shake while I play Natasha in backgammon. (she beat me last night....grrrr)

Tomorrow is a rest day.