Is Pool Running Boring?

liz reichman - 8/15/2007 7:24 PM "Aw man, I am sorry. Pool running is incredibly boring."

Kathy N - 8/15/2007 9:45 PM "you could do some kicking stuff to break up the monotony."

Todd-O - 8/16/2007 7:41 AM "Pool running is boring, Boring, BORING! Good luck with that"

Natalie. "I know it's not any fun".

Joel H - 8/16/2007 10:42 AM "Man pool running sounds boring... I don't think I could stand it... I am not jealous that is for sure."

Meggan Ann - 8/16/2007 12:11 PM "Pool running is boring, I agree with everyone else."

And Amanda said "it sounds awful."
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Well, now that we know that POOL RUNNING IS BORING, let's get on with DAY 2 OF NATALIE'S ACHILLES RECOVERY PROGRAM shall we?

This morning I did my strength workout. Without boring you with the tiny details, I did

Leg extensions

Lateral squats over the bosu

Squat into military press (8lb)

Seated rowsbicep (pulley)

Bench press

Stretch

All done with that, I took my daughter with me to the pool and did 40 minutes of pool running. After 20 minutes, my daughter was even saying she was bored. I entertained myself by watching the summer action on the neighbor's zinnias. Goldfinches, butterflies, and hummingbirds this morning.

My achilles is feeling much better. No running tomorrow (scheduled rest day), but hopefully I'll be able to run again on Saturday and Sunday. I plan on finding a flat place to do my 16 miler as I wonder if the hills are taking a toll on my ankle.

Here's my view from the pool: