The start of week 2

The REAL start of week 2. As in, I did the last workout for a full 7-day cycle yesterday, and started the next cycle today. Today was packed; I had the swing shift last night, so I biked home very early this morning. I ate and slept, then did my stretches and strength training before a zoom meeting. After that meeting, another bike ride to the beach where I swam half a mile and biked home. Shower and change, then another bike ride to a medical appointment, more biking to work for a quick stop, then even more biking home with a stop at the LBS on the way. Finally, a walking grocery trip. All told, I think I biked over 25 miles today.

I feel more confident in the water. I still have a LONG way to go, of course. But I already feel better. The sea was somewhat choppier today than it has been on previous trips, and I had to flip onto my back several times. But it was a very satisfying session. The first 10 laps were without the swim float, then 8 laps with it. I had intended to add a lanyard to it, so that I could tie it to one of the markers and not have to come back to land to retrieve it, but forgot until I arrived at the beach. By luck or providence, I found a piece of string lying on the beach. So it became my float lanyard.

I continue to take cold showers. It's satisfying, even though I know it's a far cry from cold swimming.

I met with a DPC (Direct Primary Care) doctor today. The basic idea is that I would subscribe to his services, and he would cover most of my medical care. I would still keep insurance in case of serious issues, but I hope to get it from the VA and to have lower overall costs.