Busy morning

I had my induction at my new gym booked for 8am today so I got up in the dark and dressed in many layers before heading out on my bike to ride down to Tooting. We don't have all the snow in London like most of the rest of the country but it is cold here and a bit icy.

I did my pointless induction ("Have you ever used a treadmill") and then went to the pool. This was my first swim in a 'proper' pool with other swimmers and I was nervous. I chose a lane with the least people and set off next to the pool-side. My aim was for 30 minutes of easy swimming, trying to think about my breathing and to relax. The first length of the 33 meter pool was fine. I felt relaxed and comfortable. However, as I turned and swam back away from the wall, I got panicky. I felt really uncomfortable with the realisation that I could not stop. Given how good I felt on the first length, I knew this was ridiculous but I couldn't stop the feeling. So I moved to the side of the pool and did my lengths next to the wall. No one seemed to get annoyed by this and I was able to complete the 30 minutes. It was a start of sorts but the thought of doing 119 lengths in less than 2:20 seems impossible.

It was then off to the gym. I did a 35 minute run on the treadmill which was OK. I had a little discomfort in my right knee which is a hangover from December's marathon. I must be mindful of it and I might need some physio when the mileage increases. I then did a lot of stretching, used the foam roller, did press-ups and then some weights. A good session.

This is actually my first week of my 30 week program but I start properly on Monday as I wasn't sure what condition my leg would be in after the operation. Thankfully it seems fine.