Yesterday I joined Elmwood Fitness which is part of the Big O. I'm currently rockin the 2 week free pass. Once that is over, I'll only be paying $28/month for a pretty amazing fitness center. Now, I say this...but it's only the actual center that is amazing. The front desk staff and the people who sign you up can take a leap off a mountain. If a gym is going to act like they're some elite badass gym, then you better staff it that way. When I was all signed up and ready to swim the girl POINTED at the direction of the outdoor pool. Not "let me walk you out there and show you the lockers" or "let me find someone who can give you a quick tour". Instead I got just a "see those glass doors way at the end of the walk way? The pool is out there". RUDE. When I worked in the gym I would spend so much extra time in there helping out my clients, showing them exercises, guiding them around, talking to them. It's just the right thing to do.
So, by about 4:15 yesterday I finally got in the pool - found an open lap in one of the outdoor pools. Around 5pm I got kicked out by the youngsters attempting to learn to swim. Realizing you suck at something is a pretty humbling experience. Instead of pitching a fit and giving up, I kept at it - I just didn't do the breast stroke again the rest of that session. I opted for holding a boogie board thing to my chest and just working my lower body. Back and forth, back and forth. I did about 10 laps without stopping before my legs were on fire. I considered that a good first try and went home to do my land leg exercises.
With this first session of cardio since my running ban, I walked away with a clearer head. I have a lot going for me right now and this silly little snag shouldn't and won't hold me back. Sucking at swimming means I have focus. I have something to improve. I will come out of this a better, well-rounded athlete. This was the forceful shove off the cliff to become better.
Rawr.
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