Started with 3 easy miles that weren't all that easy. My legs are very sore today. I wanted to get in a few miles at 1/2 marathon pace (6:40/mile) but with the sore legs I wasn't sure if that was going to happen. Started out and my legs felt surprisingly good and came in at 6:35. Followed it with a 6:30 (slightly aided) and another 6:35. The pace felt good and I really didn't feel like I was pushing too hard although my heart rate gradually increased throughout the run. Finished with 2 more easy miles. PM Went to the rec center for my first stroke development class in the pool. What an awful experience. We started with a kick board and I couldn't move. I'm not exaggerating at all. The entire class was across the pool and I was not even half way across. I was so embarrassed. We then got some pointers on what the freestyle stroke is supposed to look like and did a couple of laps. It is only a 30 minute class and there are 8 people in it so there really isn't much time for instruction. All I learned was what a terrible swimmer I am. This is going to take some serious work. I really want to get to the point where I can go do some laps at the pool and not be completely humiliated.
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