- Marian Cardwell
I have water!
Drum roll please. This week, I swam twice. Who knew that would be such a monumental statement?! Also, good news. I still remember how to swim! š
I have an open beach, and thanks to an extremely generous family, I have a pool. Iām going to have to say that again. I have a pool!!!!!!! I am overwhelmed by their kindness and so thankful. Itās a great size where I can ātether swimā (video below!) Tether swimming is where youāre attached by a tether, usually at your ankles or waist, so you can swim in place. Itās actually become quite popular during quarantine! Iāve been watching videos and posts of people doing it since shelter-in-place started, and after finally trying it myself, I am even more inspired and impressed by all of the tether swimmers out there! The extra resistance is no joke!
Now that I have water to swim in (!!!), my focus is acclimating to the colder water temperatures so I can really start training again! I canāt wait until the water and weather are warmer, but for now, Iām going to take what I can get! Here are my new monthly goals:
May: 6-12-hour training swim
June: 12-24-hour training swim
July: 24-hour training swim
August: GET IT
There are certainly still a lot of question marks and no guarantees, but thatās where Iām at right now! Iāll keep you posted!