What Will Drive Me Out The Water

Monday

Today was the day…

Mike and I returned to our normal exercise routine. As I swam out to my friendly blue barrel, happy that the shark net had been put out, I felt it was a bitter sweet excursion. I was beginning to understand what will drive me out the water.

The temperature of the water was bitterly cold. One of the locals, Joe, said it was 13C.

I remember endurance cold water swimmer Lewis Pugh saying he has two forms of exercise. When he can’t do one, he can do the other. His are swimming and surf-skiing. I guess mine can be swimming and walking.

And it was with these thoughts that I half said farewell to the blue barrel and planned a winter of alternate exercise.

But then I thought it such a pity because the shark net is in place and the sea is calm and swimming conditions excellent. How about if I get a springsuit?

And if I get a bright colour, I’ll be more visible. So, I need soon to visit a place that sells such things and get my springsuit going. Yay! I can swim through winter! I think I may be rushing off to do this sooner rather than later.

This morning, I only managed just over 1km and was out within 30 minutes. Even Mike was surprised.

A little rain was forecast for today but it didn’t materialise. A breezy north wind has flattened the sea and hints at a possible overnight shower. There are a few clouds around.

I worked more than 8 hours.

There is nothing for supper, so Mike and I are going to take a walk to the village to do some shopping.

Isaiah 26:12

Lord, You establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us.

That is the truth.

The best is yet to come – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Helga xx 🙂

 

 

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