figment: Photo from when I just finished a triathlon and felt victorious! (triathlete)
figment ([personal profile] figment) wrote2010-11-22 12:02 pm

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In other news, I am finally, finally going back to the gym. I've been a few times in the last couple of weeks. I'm aiming for Tuesday, Thursday, and one weekend day; so far I have not managed that but am ramping up.

I haven't been keeping good track of my running or biking time yet, and am mixing a lot of stuff in, partly because I'm trying to show J how the gym works (he has Never Ever worked out before this). But I have kept track of my swimming somewhat.

First time I swam, it was 500m in 15 minutes. (33.3 meters per minute)
Second time, 600m in 17 minutes. (35 meters per minute)

I just went and compared, and when I was triathlon training I was swimming much further -- 1150 m or so in a session -- but no faster -- about 32 meters per minute. That makes me feel good.

[identity profile] http://www.google.com/profiles/whitefox77# 2010-11-23 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
The one and only reason I'd ever join a gym is the opportunity to swim. But I know I'm not likely to drag my butt out and drive to a gym just so I can spend more time driving than I will swimming.