Test Drive

 I met John at the pool Monday and I swam 

1,250 23:17

brick kick

250 medium paddles 4:24

brick kick

250 medium paddles 4:28

2 X 25 back

brick kick

250 medium paddles 4:21

total: 2,050 yards = 1,873 meters.

The brick kick was the key. I did that to help train the legs without adding impact to my bones and joints. Before I started John asked me if I was going to come part of the way back. I thought, @!$#^^ NO! The brick kick hurts. It hurts a lot, and I had not done one in several weeks. I made it, turned and pushed off the wall. 

What?!?!?! 

It did not even hurt. I was breathing hard but not in pain. On the second one, I tried to do a flip turn, but the brick was too heavy and after flipping, I was sitting on the bottom of the pool. On the third one, I went to the west wall and kicked against the current. It hurt a little bit, but I made it.

So to what do I attribute my new level of fitness in the brick kick? I say the high running mileage plus the squatting for several months now has all built up to boost my fitness. That was exciting.

I received a new pair of shoes in the mail, and I thought I needed to test drive them. I went out for mostly a hike because that is where my feet take the most abuse. I walked fast for four miles, then ran one, then walked another, then ran a bit. I finished with 1.5 miles of running and six miles of walking. No problem.

The new shoes are Asics Triumph 18s. They are great for walking, but lack a little on forefoot cushioning while running. I think I will take this pair to Durant to wear on Day Three of the Geezer Run. By then I will be walking more, and this shoe will serve me well at that point.

I am growing very excited about the adventure. The first weather forecast for May the 6th came out today. The prediction is for clouds and 78 degrees. Perfect. Thank you, Jesus.