When I heard that the temperature was going to be in the 30s this morning, that should have been a sign. When I realized that I haven't gotten my wetsuit back yet, that should have been a sign. When Sherry called me just before I got to the pool to tell me NOT to swim, THAT should have been a sign. When NO ONE was in the pool when I got there, that CERTAINLY should have been a sign. But noooooooooooo, little Miss Bonehead, just had to swim today.
I have been out of the pool now for over an hour and I am STILL COLD! Did I mention that the pool is outside and the winter 'bubble' was removed last week? My plan was to swim 51 laps today. I barely got in 25. In fact, at one point I swam with my eyes closed thinking that I could lull myself into some sort of zen-like state and overcome the temperature. Well, the trouble with that is it's kind of hard to know when you've reached the end of the pool with your eyes closed! No worries. I opened my eyes before I broke my nose or caused any other injuries.
No worries! My colleague Eric says that all the time. I've found that he usually only says it when he's REALLY worried, but saying it (or typing it) out loud seems to have a calming effect. It's as if you say, yes, I'm freezing my rear end off and wishing I were anywhere but here, but what good is it to focus on THAT right now?! It's as if saying, there is ALWAYS SOMETHING to worry about, but that doesn't mean that worrying is the best use of your time. Let's focus on the positive!
No worries guys! No worries!! Does anybody know where I can get some hot chocolate?
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I was worried about filing taxes until five minutes ago! Sorry I couldn't swim with you this morning, Stephanie. Three hours sleep just wasn't going to cut it. Triathletes have to listen to their bodies. Rest is important for recovery!
Question: What happens on May 18 in Memphis if it is 35 degrees at 7:30 AM?
Hmmmm.
See you on Thursday!
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