Here comes the Sun!

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Sunshine is like hitting my recharge button.

There is nothing that picks up my mood like a little sun.

I smile brighter.

I eat healthier.

I want to get outside to run/bike.

I am happier.

I am more relaxed.

The list goes on...

I headed out for a 7 miler at 10am, and saw this amazing sight on my way home

The run went fairly well.

I stopped a few times to stretch, the knee got a little achy. Overall, it was amazing to get out in the sun and get moving.

Look at that post run glow!

After a quick rinse off, I headed to the pool for a total immersion lesson. We worked on arm recovery & tempo pacing. I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of things more, especially since I've been spending more time in the pool practicing. We also talked about making workout plans instead of just going to the pool to swim, which is exactly what I have been doing, whoops!

I spent the afternoon shopping fueled on green smoothie.

Wait. till. you see. my big purchase.

Do you love the sunshine?

What does a little sun motivate you to do?

Learning to Swim

So, I decided against the nutritionist. 

I do know what I should be eating.

I know the foods that my body feels best with.

I now need to focus on eating those foods, and staying on track.

Instead, I decided to spend the money on swimming lessons.

My friends have been laughing at me,

"Don't you know how to swim?"

I do, but I want to swim better. I read the total immersion book, but since I can't watch myself swim, I had no clue what I needed to work on, so I found a total immersion coach who is located literally 5 minutes from my house.

She started by videotaping me underwater and on the surface. I discovered that my legs go a little crazy trying to keep my stability in the water. She said my stroke is a little disconnected, but I should pick it up easily. We went through a few drills to work on, and we'll follow up with another lesson soon.

check out one of my videos....

I think my money is much better spent here.

Have you ever taken swim lessons?

or running or cycling lessons?