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Well, I was expecting today would be tough and I wasn’t wrong. Doubtless some of that was down to the pool being very busy (it is half term, after all). I was sharing a lane with two others who were … Continue reading →

Had the pool to myself again today when I started, and there weren’t more than two other swimmers in for my entire session. Again my target was just to do better than last time, and I did indeed managed to … Continue reading →

And another quiet day in the pool. Same set, same idea: just push things a little bit further than I’ve managed before. And it went pretty well. I managed twenty-one reps before failing for the only time on twenty-two, one … Continue reading →

A second very quiet day in the pool. Odd that Monday and Tuesday last week were really busy, but this week have been very quiet. Anyhow, usual drill. Same set as previous swims with an aim to get just a … Continue reading →

Another very quiet session; completely the opposite of how it was last week. Same set for me again, but again attempting to push things just a little bit further. And again it went pretty well, this time managing another two … Continue reading →

Had the pool to myself again for the start of my session today as I arrived just as the preceding school lesson was leaving. Same set as yesterday, with the plan just to get a little further. I’m pleased to … Continue reading →

I had the pool to myself for most of my session today. Even after all the time I’ve been swimming it still feels a bit odd when it’s just me and the lifeguard. Anyhow, back on the same set again … Continue reading →

A busy pool again today. Most unexpected. Fortunately however I ended up with a lane to myself, otherwise it would have been tricky to attempt my set at all. Today was a considerable improvement on yesterday. My target was to … Continue reading →

Unexpectedly busy at the pool today. Made for a session that wasn’t really enjoyable given the need to avoid others who apparently aren’t able to swim in a straight line. Anyhow, I attempted the same session as last time, but … Continue reading →

I sat in the office today waiting for the forecast snow to arrive (and doing the odd bit of work too :), but the weather remained resolutely clear so I drove to the pool wondering if I should ask the … Continue reading →