"It's always darkest before the dawn," dates back to 1650 and is attributed to English historian Thomas Fuller.
I am feeling more optimistic that I may be experiencing the beginnings of a new dawn. I got into the water today...four consecutive days. 'Easy does it' is what I'm thinking when I'm there. I really felt a noticeable increase in my comfort level, buoyancy, and elementary technique.
Today the water was about 65 degrees under a big blue sky. After stretching on the sand I got in and relaxed in the water. Visibility about four feet, no rip current like the last few days. Also no big outside wave to traverse outward. I think I goofed around inside for a good twenty minutes. After that I swam out past the surf into a one-foot chop. It was so nice. I swam north for a hundred and fifty yards, took a break, and noted the mild current south to north. I swam back south and started to feel a couple of things: my left low back twinge, my anterior thighs fatigued, and a twinge in my right shoulder.
I stopped a few times and had to exert myself a bit. Too early for that, I think. But at least I got in a short swim outside and held together alright. I am quite happy with it!
"The first time you quit is the last time you try."
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