Love/Hate
I have a love/hate relationship with pools. That’s nothing new, remember my post about them from Spain? Anyways, they’re abundant, yet so limited at the same time. There are several programs with which I can swim with, but the hours aren’t always convenient.
Since I started swimming with a masters program, I haven’t had any issues. However, when I have a short swim scheduled, that’s where everything starts falling apart. Where to go? What are the hours? What’s the entry fee? Do I have to circle with you!?! Fun Noodles don’t belong in the fast lane! Aqua-jogging in the middle of the lane? C’mon! and so on…
Swimming at Santa Clara at 5:30 was out of the question since I had a track session scheduled at 6:15. I had planned on swimming at the Community Center pool where the track is, but they charge $7 for drop-in swimmers. Hmm, 40 minutes of swimming for $7? No thanks. Call me a cheapskate, but that isn’t worth it. I then drove to Santa Clara to see if I could squeeze in, but no, the kids were taking the pool as soon as masters got out. I asked about the other pool where they hold a masters program, but same story. Bleh.
Then I drove over to the pool where I used to swim before Santa Clara, but then I remembered that they’re taking their annual break. Super. Regardless, it was an off hour and I would have been sneaking in.
So, I went home, took a nap, and had a cantaloupe smoothie when I woke up. It was good. Really good, actually.
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This is not the actual smoothie I had – I drink straight from the blender. |
Loren Pokorny
I totally am going to whip sardines and beer at you for not knowing what pool to swim at and making me read about you driving around. Just do masters and go easy and leave early. At worst they’ll pee in your lane next time.