One of my earlier posts referred to my decision to take up swimming after watching Michael Phelps in the 2008 Olympics. That event and choice brought me to this point.
Like so many others though trying to navigate their way thru the labyrinth of exercise programs, exercise books, exercise videos, good natured friends and family advice, I too couldn’t decide which activity I would excel at. As a child and young teenager – we had a circular pool in our backyard and we used it all summer long. I biked to the parks with my friends after school, we spent summers up north at Wasaga Beach on Georgian Bay.
While married, did no sort of physical exercise – my ex just did not see the need or benefit……LOL….. I am not going there.
Eventually I started walking around the block in the mornings, I bought a new bike and rode it occasionally, I joined the local Community Centre gym and paid for some personal training sessions. I tried aerobic classes and stretching classes. At this point, will NEVER DO Yoga, but have tried to “plank”…..ouch!!!!! on the elbows and forearms.
For a couple of months, I even rode my bike to and from work. Loved that!!! So much energy was derived from that activity – it carried me thru the day…… I like to walk and did some school track walking for a bit – kinda boring though – this is way before “Ipods” and walkmans……lol…
Fast forward to summer of 2009. My 3 BFF’s and I had a girls weekend at the Elmhurst Inn in London, ON. I went on a first date with my future “Heart’s Desire” that week and in the same week – I bought my first monthly swim pass to the local Community Centre for their pool – Good deal! $25 for a month of unlimited swimming times at any of their 9 CC pools.
Thank you for reading and for being interested. Onward we go. Joye
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