Day 10

Swam 17 laps today - a new record - all but 3 being freestyle (also a record).

I am very sore all over from yesterday's new weight-training routine, but even though i had trouble standing up and getting dressed it somehow didn't impact swimming.  Once I was in and thrashing about i didn't feel any stiffness or soreness -- perhaps my desire to breathe eclipsed such mundane concerns.

The increased number of laps is probably attributable to

• improving technique (I constantly think about and try to apply what i've read while swimming)
• having a little more time this morning (I'd rather swim than work).
• some fitness kicking in, maybe?  I don't really know how long it takes.

I was tired after only about 6 laps, possibly due to yesterday's exertions, but having the goal of 15 (i don't want to go backward!) kept me going (stopping frequently to catch my breath) and it didn't get much harder.  I do think i hit my limit at 17, though, I struggled to finish the last length.

I got side cramps for the first time today too - i interpret it as the weakness in me dying.