Ass kicking

My sister is right. She knows me better than anyone else. She once told me, "Cliff, the only way to motivate you is to kick your ass"

And last night I did. Ever since I started CMS' No Limits Challenge, whenever I feel weak, I told myself "no limits" and get back to doing what I need to do.

Yesterday I hit the pool. And to my surprise, I can swim. I didn't swim long or far. But I CAN SWIM. The water felt different. My body felt different. My hips wasn't sinking no more. I wasn't wildly kicking no more. I have no trouble with my breathing. I am getting enough air. SWEET.

Thanks a lot guys. I did my own pyramid last night. Swim 1 lap, 30 sec rest, 2 lap, 30 sec rest, 3 lap, rest, 4 lap, rest, then go back to 3. After that there was about 13 min left, a part of me want to go now to celebrate. But then there is only 10 min left, why do a long swim and not waste the time. I swim 5 laps before heading to the shower.

It's great to kick my ass.

There was another guy who was learning TI as well. We spoke a bit b/c we were the only one in the pool doing all the TI drills. As we were talking, there was a gentleman kicking wildly in the pool. Splashing everywhere. He snickered and pointed at the gentleman and said "this is what you don't want to do." At that moment, I felt the need to be humble. I am sure I got pointed at and laugh when I first swimming. I for sure won't appreciate if someone did that to me. Now why would I do the same to someone else. What if this person hasn't gone to the pool for 10-15 years and just started again? What if this person want to do a tri? With that attitude, I don't think I am being very supportive. I just made a nod and continue my swim.

Things have been busy over here. I really need to get my resume finish. It is taking too much valuable training time. Tonight I will hammer it out.