I Swam and I Ran...

The one thing I've missed about my "before the crack of dawn" swim training sessions is how quiet and serene the pool is early in the morning...

I like swimming solo (i.e having the lane to myself) and it's even better when I have the entire pool to myself. That way I can take my time and swim and not feel self-conscious about anyone doing torpedo laps in the lane with me or beside me. This morning I did an 800m swim...

The pool at the gym is 25 meters so 32 laps later I was done with the swimming portion...

And headed home to complete my one mile run...

I was exhausted by the swim but apparently that was a good warm up for a pretty decent one mile pace. My hair and clothes were soaked, not just from my swim but also from my usual "losing half my body weight in sweat" post run mode...

I have to tell you, getting back to working out in the morning has been doing wonders for my evening relaxation time. Granted some evenings are not "relaxing" per se but I was glad I took care of all my workout stuff this morning so I could take care of other important stuff after work/when I got home. The only thing I really need to work on is getting to bed earlier. Once I start that then I think my workouts will be even more productive and I'll feel more rested. 

March comes to an end tomorrow. It has been a bittersweet start to 2017. So many things have happened (both good and bad) in the first quarter of the year, I'm almost apprehensive to see what's next. But an amazing incredible woman once told me that "God is not a 10% God but 100%... He doesn't deal with the possible or the probable but the impossible and the improbable". So with that in mind I hold on to my faith, do what I can to put my family first, and thank God that in the midst of celebration and pain I haven't forgotten either of those things...

How was your Thursday?

Do you prefer pool swimming or open water swimming? Or do you keep your feet on dry land? 😉

How has your running been this week?