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November 19, 2004
Nice Runs; Things to Improve Upon
Last night R. and I ran another easy 45 minutes on Stringfellow Road, just like Tuesday. It was supposed to be a recovery run, but I was definitely running faster, especially at the end when R. was right on my heels. We acknowledge that I am the strong runner in the family, but he certainly can out-bike and out-swim me by a long shot. By the time we finished running and dinner around 10, I was so pooped that I fell asleep on the couch upright watching "An Officer and a Gentlemen". No, not the cheesy 80s movie but some crime special on Court TV.
This morning I woke up debating myself whether to lift and elliptical at the gym or to pool run/swim. I'm glad that I decided on the latter because my legs feel much more refreshed, and it ended up being a great upper body workout too. This was only my second time pool running; the difference was this time I was in a shallow lane where my arms were submerged as well. I could feel my triceps on the push down and my heart rate increasing when I pushed myself against the clock. I never got too bored because I mixed it up with swimming a couple laps and watching the old ladies doing their water aerobics. I am a terribly unconfident and spastic swimmer because I fear drowning, like I almost did when I was a kid in swim class. I feel like I can't breathe and that the pool is just one big Bermuda Triangle waiting to suck me under. Pool running is a nice medium, though. So, my current plan is to find a one-on-one swim instructor to help me out. The rec center hasn't called back yet, but at least I can go once or twice a week on my own.
Yah, I have a few things for which I need specialized attention (because I suck!) and for which I am seeking assistance, mostly relating to my Marine Corps job. Swimming is one and shooting is another. Though I've been in for almost seven years, I failed to qualify on the pistol range this Spring. Let me tell you, it was quite embarassing and humbling. As the second senior person there, I wasn't living up to my motto "Leadership by Example". Even some my Sailors who have never touched the 9MM managed to qualify. I know that some of it is mental for me, but I do also need practice on my basic marksmanship skills. That said, I am meeting with a shooting coach tomorrow to seek more self-improvement. The work never ends!
Posted by Leilani at November 19, 2004 02:33 PM
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good luck shooting :) didn't think i would be posting that ever on the running blogs :) have fun :)
Posted by: Audrey at November 19, 2004 08:20 PM