I got a call last night telling me that Sherry is ill and would not be at the pool this morning. My first thought was, "Well, then I won't be there either." However, almost immediately I heard Sherry's voice yelling at me telling me to get my %ss in the pool, so that took care of that debate. When I arrived at the YMCA this morning, there was a sign announcing that the pool was open, but the heaters were broken. The last few nights have been pretty chilly and even with the bubble on the pool, it can be downright nippy at 6AM.
I think I literally shivered all through those first 10 laps or so. Several other swimmers came and left during the span of time that I spent in the pool. However, one hour and 38 minutes and 53 laps after I ventured in, I emerged from the pool, very tired but with a sense of accomplishment. I finished my workout -- without Sherry having to yell at me. I have to make sure I tell her that when I call later to check on her!
Enjoy your day!
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In colder water -- do a few things:
1. wear a swim cap.
2. wear ear plugs.
3. get your hands into the water first and get them used to the water a tad before you take the plunge.
4. In ocean or lake swimming, some give the tip of NOT trying to empty bladder before jumping in -- but -- it will be too cold to go as soon as you get wet. But later -- when warmth is ... you get the point.
5. When it is chilly -- but not too cold -- and when performance counts -- you'll want to warm up by swimming for 10-15 minutes right up to the start of the race. This works wonders in open-water swims. I'm not sure I'd do it for mega triathlons however.
6. Don't STOP. You gotta keep moving.
7. Wetsuit (might be illegal in races in some settings)
8. body jelly / greese / vasoline (I don't have any experience with this, but the channel swimmers use(d) that in the past.)
9. Mental toughness -- This is where you're at I'm sure.
These might help in a later swim at a race in a lake in colder water. ???
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