So, I didn't drown.No time for a full post since I'm on deadline for the comic but I wanted to note that I made it to the pool and spent about an hour in the water. The deepest part was only 5' which helped a lot — one of my biggest fears is wandering off the drop and finding myself in 8'. I will get to that point, but for now 5' is good. I was surprised by how much I remembered from the swim lessons at the YWCA my mom insisted on when I was a kid. No execution, but at least I remembered what I'm supposed to do.
Step 2: For the next two weeks I'm going to go to at least two water strength training and cardio classes a week. My hope is that concentrating on the weights, etc will take my mind off the water discomfort.
Step 3: Get a kick board and work on the actual swimming part.
And no one tried to stop me from walking into the Woman's Locker Room. Bonus.
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Good for you Rusty! I'm proud of you for trying to overcome your fear and look cute and butchie doing it! :)
ReplyDeleteAs long as you focus on the task, the fear will diminish. You can do it! It may come to the point that although you may never like swimming, you will be able to do it well.
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