Bathwater

Calm waters.  I spotted one lone single on the lake this morning.

As for swimming, today's main set was 2x(6x100yds, free) with the first three at a moderately fast pace and the last three in descending speed.  The set was challenging, with very little rest in between pieces, especially during the first three 100s.  We had only completed one set when Marcia changed it from swimming to kicking with board and fins to keep us a little cooler because the pool water today was quite warm.  The warm water felt quite nice when we first jumped in, but after swimming a few laps, we felt like we were swimming in bathwater. 

Did you know that international competitive swimming, water polo, diving, and synchronized swimming are regulated by FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) similar to how FISA (Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d’Aviron) regulates international rowing?  According to FINA, the water temperature of an official Olympic pool must between 77-82°F.  Olympic-sized pools are also 50m long, also known as “long course,” and 10 lanes wide.