What's a "lap" anyway?

[cjsmith]

If a "lap" is out and back, then I did ten laps this morning. My arms are pathetic. I hope to ramp up slowly.

Before 8AM, there are three swim lanes: slow, medium, and fast. This morning I learned I am solidly medium. I held my place with the guys in that lane just fine.

Comments

[genderfur.livejournal.com]

a. what happens after 8am?

b. does your pool have kickboards? One of those would let you get the cardio & leg exercise while taking a lot of load off your arms.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

At 8 the slow lane closes and all the slows get put with the mediums. Then there's not much you can do but dogpaddle, what with the crowding.

Yes, we do have kickboards! I used a kickboard for a couple of my laps today. Those are great inventions.