Stroke, Stroke, Stroke … Still Putting in The Laps

Any of you who may be somewhat regular readers (and if you are, a sincere thank you !  It’s nice to know one is not alone in the world) may remember that back last April I proclaimed that I was beginning a training regimen that involved regular swimming sessions.

I reported from time to time on my build-up to a demanding but sustainable rhythm in preparation for the 2008 Duel at the Pool, which was held September 12 with favourable results.  The 2009 Duel will be held August 30, 2009.

One of the real bonuses of living in Vancouver is having what must be one of the world’s finest outdoor pools a 10 – 15 minute bike ride from my home, and it has been my habit for most of the past decade to spend an hour or three there almost ever day between May 15 and September 15th.  Sadly, in years past once this outdoor pool closes I get lazy, months go by until the following spring, and I acquire another 15 pounds which it takes half the summer to swim off.

Each September I vow, of course, that I will keep on swimming at the very nice Vancouver Aquatic Centre, also a 10 – 15 minute bike ride from my home but as noted above I have not followed through.  I usually end up getting into the Aquatic Centre pool sometime in in mid-February and always wonder why I did not keep swimming, as I love it so very much.

Well … I am happy to report that this year, after a relatively brief period of mourning the closure of the outdoor Kitsilano pool, I have continued my training regimen.  Since the third week of September I have been been swimming between 12 and 15 kilometres a week, and I am looking forward to keeping it going on into next spring, right up until the beloved Kits pool opens again.

Wish me luck !

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