Fake Drowning

I had to fake drown during my swim today. One of the lifeguards asked if I would so another one could practice rescuing someone. I just swam to the deep end then did the whole dead-man's-float thing. In my estimation, it look the girl far too long to get to me, but I'm sure it wasn't really all that long. I was glad she came into the water and I didn't have to pretend for too long. I forgot to thank her for "rescuing" me and then thought of the lepers who neglected to thank Jesus for cleansing them. Then I realized I probably don't thank God enough for really rescuing me--I can't imagine being separated from Him forever! So, thank you, God, for saving me from my sin and giving me the opportunity to know You!

It was so nice out that I ended up swimming only 750 and then sitting in the sun for a while. This is kind of my self-proclaimed transition week, so getting in the pool was a step forward (then again, it always is for me).

Harpeth Club ride tonight. Tonight's goal: Stay with the fast boys for as long as I can!

Goal attained! I stayed with the group for 1:02, until just after we turned into McKays Mill subdivision. Two weeks ago I dropped off on Clovercroft, so I made it one street farther today and was way closer to the front the entire time. It was tough but fun!

• 1:01:43, 22.2 miles, 21.6 mph (39.0 max), 1440 cal, 170 HR (197 max)
• 7:33, 2.53 miles, 20.1 mph (36.8 max), 141 cal, 177 HR (189 max)
• Totals: 1:09:16, 24.73 miles, 21.5 mph avg (39 max), 1581 cal, 176 HR (197 max)
  
• Last time: 1:12:00 total time, 24.8 miles, 21 mph avg (38.6 max), 1,560 cal, 165 HR (193 max)