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January 20, 2010
The Winter Blues
I think I have finally caught the winter blues, and I am feeling blue that we have two more months of cold temperatures and short days! The blues hit me a few minutes ago when I checked the forecast for this weekend with high hopes that I would be riding my bicycle outside on Saturday. I am sure some people would ride outside with the forecast but I am a wuss - 37 degrees with snow showers is too cold for me, and it means I'll be riding my trainer for three hours Saturday morning. Oh boy, I am not too excited about that! I think I got pretty spoiled last winter - it was my first winter when I actually rode my bicycle a reasonable amount, and somehow the winter weather was mild enough that I could ride outside just about every weekend. This year, not so much. I really don't mind the trainer for up to two hours, but three hours just drives me crazy. Also, this winter I have not put on a bunch of winter weight, which is a good thing but I am constantly freezing!! It is hard for me to get out of my bed in the morning because it's so cold outside. Also I have to give myself a pep talk to get outside to the pool, and again to jump in the pool, even though I know it's warmer in the pool than it is on the deck!
Speaking of swimming, though, my swimming is continuing to go well. I am having goggle issues and I am too lazy and cheap to go buy new goggles which I am sure would alleviate my issues, but it just isn't that bad dealing with an occasionally leaky goggle. I am doing full catch-up drills every time I swim which seems to help a ton with my body position and speed. If you are reading this and feel like you aren't improving on swimming, do catch-up drills!! I cannot blame you if you don't do them for two years like me though, ha!
Posted by barb at January 20, 2010 1:10 PM
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I hear you on the winter blues.
I think I have taken a nap every day for the last 2 months. I don't ever remember being tired when it is 70 and sunny!!
Going to google catch-up drills now.
Posted by: Steve at January 21, 2010 12:56 AM