Lengths swum this week: 60
Target total this week: 340
Total lengths swum: 346 (6 ahead of target)
I only managed to squeeze in one swim this week, I'm aiming for two again next week. I'm definitely getting back into the swing of it, craving the pool when I'm not in it and enjoying the feeling of exercising regularly. Plus I treated myself to a new swimming suit as my old one (well, I say old, I only got it earlier this year) was embarrassingly faded in certain (embarrassing) areas and was quite close to wearing through in the, er, seat. It felt nice to have a smart new suit and not to be checking for accidental bum exposure at the end of each length.
I was at the heart hospital today and had an interesting conversation about how patients who feel control over their situation tend to do better/have a better prognosis. Swimming (and the fact my heart has shown some improvement for the first time since I started doing it) definitely allows me to experience the unfamiliar feeling of having some control over my health/situation, as opposed to just being a passive tablet receptacle hoping for the best. What is the opposite of a vicious circle? That's what swimming is - improves my health which gives a feeling of being in control which improves my health... You get the idea. Basically, swimming is a win-win activity. I can't wait to get back in the pool :)
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