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03 January 2006

Dame! I did it! →[More:]But not with great results. I was a little scared when I got out there. There were already two people in a lane and I didn't know what was kosher. Then I overheard someone say it was three to a lane.

So, I hopped in the "slow" lane but I wasn't very good at pacing myself. That said, my strokes weren't as sloppy as I expected. But pace proved to be a problem because I would have to stop and catch my breath every couple of laps (stupid sexy cigarettes) -- which fucked up the rotation for it was puff, puff give.

I mean...that was something else. So anyway, when the mean guy would come up behind me he would get all worked up for no other reason other than the fact that I wasn't maintaining proper lane etiquette.

All in all, I'd say I did about 10-15 laps (honestly maybe more maybe less) and I am feeling it EVERYWHERE. (Small lap pool too, so it was a pretty lame first attempt.)

I'm tired but the endorphins are cooking.

post by: Lola_G at: 19:23 | 21 comments

I remember from the couple of times that I've gone back to swimming that you will improve *really quickly*. Usually when I start again I can only manage 15 or so laps but I get up to 40 in about 4-6 weeks or so.

yay Lola!!

where do you go?

posted by gaspode 03 January | 19:27

oh, swimming. At first I thought you were masturbating or at an orgy...

posted by Five Fresh Fish 03 January | 19:30

Stupid bourgeois Equinox but it is close to where I work and I could go to locations with a pool that isn't too far from everything.

But other than that I pretty much loathe the place.

I'm hoping that's the case, gaspode. I am inclined to try the mornings and hope it is less crowded but not this week.

It dried my skin right out though.

posted by Lola_G 03 January | 19:31

I tried to read that in the context of masturbating and orgy...I've never been involved in one but if it involves laps and stuff...I'm not inclined to starting having them.

posted by Lola_G 03 January | 19:33

I think the only kind of orgy that involves laps is a cat-patting orgy.

posted by matildaben 03 January | 19:33

or a lap-dancing orgy. just sayin'

posted by jonmc 03 January | 19:37

What about tongue laps? Now, those are the kind of laps I could get into.

posted by Specklet 03 January | 19:46

I heard the Laps party pretty hard.

posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson 03 January | 19:47

*laps up beer*

posted by jonmc 03 January | 19:48

I like tongue laps also, but I am more of a giver than a receiver - is that alright with you, Specklet?

posted by dg 03 January | 20:02

Well, I guess I could handle that. If you twist my arm.

Harder. Twist it harder.

posted by Specklet 03 January | 20:04

Not sure if I am flexible enough to do both of those at once, but I'll try.

posted by dg 03 January | 20:06

You pervs are ruining my endorphin high.

All these sexual innuendos make me want to smoke.

posted by Lola_G 03 January | 20:25

Man, I rarely actually laugh out loud reading anything online, but man, that was a good one fff.

posted by puke & cry 03 January | 20:57

Yay, Lola! Getting back into it can take a while, but you'll do it. And stopping is okay. In fact, it's better to do intervals. I don't count the laps, I just say I'll do x yards (25, 50, 100) on this time or this rest (ie, 50 yards, rest 10, repeat). And your class will help.

Also, don't worry about Mr. Huffy. The slow lane is the lane where people aren't gonna be perfect. Just don't push off in front of him, because that's really evil.

Also, I left my suit at the pool tonight. So now tomorrow I have to leave early to go all the way uptown to get my suit (58th & 10th) and then go back to 24th and Lex to swim. I hope it's still there. Bleh.

Good luck at your class.

posted by dame 03 January | 22:42

Dame, your swimming evangelism has helped me push myself at the pool as well. I don't have any of this slow/fast lane stuff, usually I get the place to myself or a few senior citizens and swim for about half an hour. Lola_G, be sure to bring lots of moisturizer and some good shampoo. Go MetaSwimmers!

posted by jessamyn 03 January | 23:59

Yay, Jessamyn. Soon we will be a mean mean swim team.

And Lola, get the Aveeno lotion. Yes, it's expensive. But oh so worth it. Also, some places have generic. Alternative: Eucerin Calming.

posted by dame 04 January | 00:32

Oh, also Jessamyn, I will reiterate the uses of interval training: it makes you better and is better for you!

posted by dame 04 January | 00:33

I wish I could swim. I mean I can swim, but I suck at breathing. Which is kinda essential.

posted by chewatadistance 04 January | 09:02

Cool. I am sore today though!

posted by Lola_G 04 January | 09:25

Dame, your swimming evangelism

I am now picturing dame in chlorine-scented vestments, holding a Bible saying "Do the backstroke for Jesus!"

Thanks a lot.

posted by jonmc 04 January | 09:35

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