Cross Training - Swimming or Something Like it - The PoolBoy and A Fundraiser

If for no other reason than to re-prove that I can consistently post, I am posting again. What a sad reason but of course all the social media webinars and everything else (inars) tell you that consistency is the key. So if you're reading this two days in a row, WOW!!! this is working

Anyway, from the running perspective, I'm a little proud of myself. After my running streak, I had definitely gotten to the point of not believing in the value of rest or cross training days. So now, it's a big deal if I actually DON'T run. So today (and Sunday too) I didn't run. Sunday, I rode in the stationary bike. I have to say that has to be one of the dullest things you can find to do for 45 minutes. Even with music. Even watching Seinfeld re-runs for the xxxthe time. Boring. But I did it. And today, I actually went to the gym that I belong to but have rarely use. I almost did this strength training class but got there 10 minutes late so the fitness gurus said it wouldn't be a good idea so next time.. Instead, I went on the stairmaster for an hour. I think it's a tie with the bike on which is dulller. But I did it and sweated off 655 calories according to the thing that counts the calories. Clearly I need to mix it up.

After that, I did "that which I am the worst at" - I swam. OK, let's call it what it is; I was in water doing stuff for 10 minutes. Maybe at points it looked like swimming but I'm really not sure. All I know is that I really have to learn to like it as I'm starting to feel triathalon in the bloodstream. And my feeling is that if I can extend the time that I stay busy doing something in the pool that's up and back for longer periods of time, well then, I've got to be on my way. Along the way, I asked the lifeguard for the most embarrassing tip. I said, "so, when you're pulling your head out of the water, are you supposed to be blowing out or sucking in?". SO now that I understand that I'm supposed to blowing out - or blowing bubbles into the water - and then sucking in air when I come up, maybe it will be easier. Or maybe it won't. Stay tuned for Thursdays return to the pool to find out!! Same bat time, same bat channel.

Speaking of swimming, in one of the later season Seinfeld episodes, a pool boy from the health club Jerry belongs to latches on to him and clearly wants to extend the friendship. What is the pool boy's name? Where does he first encounter Jerry outside of the health club? WHat is the end result of this short-lived friendship?

Finally, and beware of the shameless plug, but again the social media gurus have told me I'm supposed to consistently be campaigning....So, we're in the midst of our Teens Run Yonkers Summer training and really trying to set out kids up for success. If you want to consider making a donation - and are actually still reading this, then click here to learn more https://www.causes.com/causes/213858-teens-run-yonkers-try/actions/1670578?utm_campaign=home . Thanks!!