My dad and I have started up swimming a few times a week as a way of getting fitter. I love swimming and having been in a place where I was unable to exercise for quite a few years, I often dreamed of the day when I was able to get fit. I promised myself that I would get myself the fittest I've ever been.
So hopefully by swimming I can kick start that aim in good fashion. I had a good session today swimming 28 lengths of the pool. But what made me really proud was that I swam two lots of ten lengths without stopping and I felt good for more!
My Dad has also given me a proposition. He proposes that we both do the Great North Swim together which is a a mile long. As sensible beings that we are, we're not doing it this September but rather next year! But it's a good thing to aim for though isn't it.
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Awesome! That's a really cool idea. My friend and I decided we were going to go swimming once every week at one point and we did for a few weeks but it sort of petered out. I'm sure you'll do much better than we did!
Swimming is the best exercise regime - good for your dad! I have never managed to get past one length - I suppose there is a pain barrier to get through first. Never heard of the Great North Swim - a mile seems an awful long way - where does this event happen? You do have plenty of water up your way! Good luck with the training.
yeah you're right. There is a certain barrier to get over. But once you get over it I find that you can do lots of lengths all at once. There's a an there who when he started out couldn't breath after 3/4 of a lap but now he swims a mile every hour!
We're going swimming today actually so we might see him!
The event happens in windermere.
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Do you have to swim in the lake? won't it be cooooooold???
yep! that's the whole point of the swim! Everyone where's wet suits though so that will make things a bit more bearable. Of course, there always are some crazy people who go in just their trunks!
Hmmm was almost tempted to join you until you mentioned wetsuits.
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