cold swim

The Free Barton Springs pool hours of 9pm-10pm seems like the way to get though the 90 plus degree days and nights left in Austin. Last night I found it to be like swimming through one of Blake’s midnight light pollution photos minus all of the other swimmers. The water has a deep green omniscient look under the natural pools streetlights. Though the water maintains its shockingly cold temperature throughout Austin’s unbearable heat I have managed a ways to endure more then a quick “Oh my good its cold” and jump out experience. The trick is swimming from one side to the other. It never gets warm but swimming with a destination and goal seems to help with mind over body. Goals…….. This semester I am trying to include swimming, biking, and yoga into my grad. school days. They say physical exercise helps one be more productive in other aspects of their life. Worth a try………..now to set some project goals and time lines.