02-13-2026 Swim/Walk

Slept decently, was a long exercise day (<>). Got ready for a swim at the WWC.  It was busier than normal, maybe because it's a Friday. But I got my own preferred lane. Swam 1050 yds, the last 50 because I lost track of the lap count. Here are the splits for the two 500s and the last 50: 9:21, 9:35, 0:56. I took a short break and then swam a backstroke 100, which was interesting. Was difficult to orient myself in the pool, I think lane markers may help me there, especially if I can track when I'm getting close to the wall. This 100 was done in 3:13. Interestingly, my watch detected that I was swimming the backstroke. For the freestyle portion, here are the stats:

Avg pace = 1:54/100 yds (Video, not including short pause)

Total distance = 1050 yds

Elapsed moving time = 19:52 (Video)

Avg heartrate = 142 bpm (Zepp, maybe)

Relative Effort = 19 (maybe)

SWOLF = 38

Avg stroke rate = 22 bpm

Avg pull distance = 2.25 yds

https://www.strava.com/activities/17386112253

Here are the backstroke data:

Avg pace = 3:13/100 yds (Video)

Total distance = 100 yds

Elapsed moving time = 3:13 (Video)

Avg heartrate = 131 bpm (Zepp)

Relative Effort = 1

SWOLF = 65

Avg stroke rate = 20 bpm

Avg pull distance = 1.44 yds

https://www.strava.com/activities/17386112325

Got home, made some coffee, and had cereal and yogurt for breakfast. I'd eaten a cookie and a banana before the swim. Then I did the dishes and headed out into the front yard to work on weeding the gravel path. Finished this part of the work, next is to apply weed-killer to the ground before putting the gravel back down. Watched some TV during the day, had a nap (was pretty tired), then I went to Von's and got some supplies to make the ingredients for bean and rice burritos. Came home and cooked the items up, then put some in the refrigerator and some in the freezer. Read a fair amount in the afternoon as well. Evening was quiet, watched some TV with Ann.