Chasing away the winter blues...
It's cold.
Damn cold.
Single digit high, negative wind chill cold.
It's winter in Chicago cold.
And it sucks.
And what better way to chase away the winter blues than to think about all things warm...and summery...
Like the pool (except it's indoors)!!
We hit the pool again tonight...and I actually put in 1350 yards. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeah. That's a hella long way. I did some pull drills, and kick exercises, and breast stroke and worked on my freestyle. It was a great workout and I made a concentrated effort on relaxing my body during my strokes. Over twice the distance I'll have to do in the triathlon. Woo! I know I still have lots of work to do...improve technique...focus on speed...all that jazz. But tonight was definitely a tiny victory!
On Monday night was also another swim night. No clue how far we went then, but it felt good.
In other fun lets chase the winter blues away news...we booked two excursions for our cruise in August!! We're taking a canopy zip line tour in Jamaica as well as an afternoon of snorkeling with a visit to Stingray City in Grand Cayman. Still trying to decide what to do in Cozumel...dolphin swim? visit Mayan ruins? parasailing? So.many.choices!!!! Eep! I figure I've got all of February's cold weather to figure that out.
At least tomorrow is Friday and we've got the TNT kick off event this weekend...and then Da Bears in da Super Bowl!
It's going to be a very good weekend. Very good, indeed.
Damn cold.
Single digit high, negative wind chill cold.
It's winter in Chicago cold.
And it sucks.
And what better way to chase away the winter blues than to think about all things warm...and summery...
Like the pool (except it's indoors)!!
We hit the pool again tonight...and I actually put in 1350 yards. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeah. That's a hella long way. I did some pull drills, and kick exercises, and breast stroke and worked on my freestyle. It was a great workout and I made a concentrated effort on relaxing my body during my strokes. Over twice the distance I'll have to do in the triathlon. Woo! I know I still have lots of work to do...improve technique...focus on speed...all that jazz. But tonight was definitely a tiny victory!
On Monday night was also another swim night. No clue how far we went then, but it felt good.
In other fun lets chase the winter blues away news...we booked two excursions for our cruise in August!! We're taking a canopy zip line tour in Jamaica as well as an afternoon of snorkeling with a visit to Stingray City in Grand Cayman. Still trying to decide what to do in Cozumel...dolphin swim? visit Mayan ruins? parasailing? So.many.choices!!!! Eep! I figure I've got all of February's cold weather to figure that out.
At least tomorrow is Friday and we've got the TNT kick off event this weekend...and then Da Bears in da Super Bowl!
It's going to be a very good weekend. Very good, indeed.
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 10:41 PM
13 Camper Comments:
Ohhh! TNT kick-off. Always a fun time.
And all of that swimming, you're going to be a badass (not that you aren't already). Running Jayhawk Badass.
damn girl you got TONS to look forward to!
Kick-off time is on Saturday too here. I am thinking about going. SO much fun!
You are kicking ass the pool. Keep it up. It's going to MUCH colder up in my area. I just ask that it be MUCH warmer come next Saturday morning..PLEASE!
You sound like a regular fish, are you going to be changing the name of your blog to the Running, Swimming and Cycling Jayhawk?
When we were in Grand Cayman, we didn't go to Stingray city, but it looks like fun. If you get time in your day there, try to visit 7 mile beach: It's beautiful!
I wish I could go to the kick-off. :o( Have FUN!
And boo to cold weather.
I like the sound of "Swimming Jayhawk."
Way to go, "Swimming Jayhawk"!! Have fun at the TNT kick-off!
You can also book a tour to Playa Mia Beach Resort in Cozumel, which is an all-inclusive day resort. Fun, fun, fun!!
Sounds like a wonderful trip - I would love to swim w/ dolphins!
mya ruins are wayyyy overrated...go parasailing. very fun.
swimming is too much work. gotta put the suit on, get in the cold water, shower, change, put the clothes back on, get warm....oh wait...sounds comparable to running in this weather! ha.
keep up the good work.
GO BEARS!!!! I have my Bears sweatpants on RIGHT NOW!
Your cruise talk just warmed me up a couple of degrees!!
A cruise!? So much fun!
You've inspired me to try the tri as well. I just have to wait until this blasted cast is removed. :)
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