02-18-2026 Swim

Slept pretty well, didn't eat or read during the night, although I did wake up (<!>). The rain noise was pretty noticeable, and we had some high winds as well. Got ready for a swim at the WWC and rode over in gray and cool but not rainy weather. Others were there when it opened, but I got lane #3. Swam two 500s with a short break in between. I felt much more fluid in the water, and my stroke count was about the same as the previous day, just faster. Here are the splits for the two 500s: 9:01, 8:49. I think these are the fastest 500s I have swum in the pool (it was surprisingly warm, given the rain we had overnight).

Avg pace = 1:47/100 yds (Video, not including pause between 500s)

Total distance = 1000 yds

Elapsed moving time = 17:50 (Video)

Avg heartrate = 163 bpm (Zepp, maybe)

Relative Effort = 42 (maybe)

SWOLF = 36

Avg stroke rate = 23 bpm

Avg pull distance = 2.29 yds

https://www.strava.com/activities/17441077385

When I got home, I checked to see if we had both trash cans and discovered that our normal trash can had apparently been washed down the street by the rain. I went looking for it, without success. Had some cereal for breakfast. Later in the morning, I formatted the logo for the Bisikleta century and submitted the print order to ninjatransfers.com. Then I got ready for my volunteer shift at the hospital, eating a fairly big lunch before I started. It was pretty steadily busy, there's a new nurse, Mila, whom I met. Was clear, cool weather when I rode home, cabbage rolls for dinner. Watched TV in the evening and then read before bed.