The First Step

Last night, following our Deep Water Running Class, we (Michelle and I) met up with Elizabeth and Alex. Not only are they coming down to help and support but being filmmakers they will be documenting the whole shebang. As my wife predicted I loved it...being filmed and talking about the entire adventure. Its nice to simply talk although there is still much to discuss on film as well as off.

When we were done playing around with the camera we got down to a bit of the technical aspects of what will need to happen the day before, and the day of. As what usually takes precedence on trips, expeditions and adventures of all lots we got to food and it sucked us in. It seems like we all have very particular tastes or dietary needs. It will be quite a tasty trip even if it isn't memorable (and who would believe this isn't going to be memorable.)

Ass Kicking

The class last night had a new teacher, Robert. It was vastly different from the previous two weeks with Carolyn teaching. Not that Carolyn is a bad teacher its just vastly different. As Carolyn is kinda dry personality-wise Robert was peppy. As Carolyn is kinda laissez-faire with the positions and the styles Robert is very matter-of-fact and militaristic. Needless to say I like Robert's class.

Perhaps I'm a bit of a masochist but I like suffering when I know there is an attainable goal. The class was good with Carolyn teaching but great with Robert. It actually felt like a real workout. Its a rare thing to sweat while almost completely submerged in water in water. The previous weeks the workout felt like maybe three miles of easy running. Last night was definitely five miles of a hard pushing sprint-like run.

Taking The Plunge

My lovely wife Michelle has signed us up for something pretty awesome. I have seen a few videos of various athletes working out in pools and employing the techniques of deep water running for a no impact workout. It is supposedly great for endurance with of course the benefit of not beating up the body the way running (incorrectly) can do.

The class is put on by the New York Road Runners Club an organization which we both formerly belonged to but had let them fade into the sunset for various reasons. A great group, perhaps a bit too big for their britches I tend to think in many cases but over the years a standout organization. The various classes, which seem to be growing in number, is a great addition to all the races the organization puts on.

I do not know what to expect except for someone who took the class said don't eat too close to class time. You will get a workout. I will let you know how it goes.