Still Swimming

Kind of.  :)

Some days I feel like I am barely making it to the other end of the pool.  I never really know what I am going to get when I show up, but I do know I am definitely slowing down.  About 3-4 weeks ago I was still able to do a couple of stronger 100s.  They were not even close to what I used to swim, but they were faster rather than slower. 

But, I think I am for sure on the other side of the curve now.  We did some 200s today with best average, and I kid you not, 20 seconds slower per 200.  Why are we timing me anymore, I ask?  Let the madness stop and just let me float!  So, I now have pretty much one slower speed, and I just accept what I am given for the day. 

The real victory is the fact that I show up at all.  :)  Everyone is so excited and proud just that I keep coming, that it encourages me to just keep showing up even if I probably would fit in better with the water aerobics class, rather than master's swim. 

Picture from class this morning.  I am trying to take as many pregnant pictures as I can, even though I sometimes hate looking at them- I don't even recognize myself.  But, one day I might look back on them and be happy I captured this time on film.  So, I am trying to lose the ego and take pictures!

 

Many days I wonder, is this making any sort of difference?  At this point I am so out of shape, why am I bothering doing anything?  But, it feels good just to keep the body moving a little bit.  So, even though I am swimming 1/3 or less of the yards I used to swim, at least I am doing a little bit.  And my master's class is just awesome in keeping me positive.  When my coach sent me the picture above, she put in the subject line:  "Masters is fun and good for me!"  So, so funny.  I love my friends, and I love that I have such a fun group to keep me going.  Masters is fun and good!