swim test

We had a TEST today at our coached swimming. They wanted to make sure we could each do a 500yd. Given that the week before our lane did 3x 300, 500 isn't so intimidating, and we all did fine. Although, there where some counting issues. when a few people where done, i thought I still had 50 more to go. So I either did 550, or they did 450. Oh well, close enough.

Then we did a fun sighting exercise - we tried to swim to the end of the pool w/ our eyes closed, to see how long we could make it. I made it about 3/4 of the way down the first time, which was way more straight than I expected to be. I only made it like 1/2 way down the 2nd time. Its weird to have your eyes closed! I felt like I had no idea where I was, or what direction I was swimming in...

Then we did a quick drafting exercise - we took turns following right behind another swimming , which apparently saves you about 10% effort. While I did think I could feel the difference, I felt like I was always about to bump into her feet. also, I'm not sure if I'd feel comfortable doing it in a race, behind a random swimmer I don't know. I'd be scared of getting kicked etc... But we'll see.

8.5 weeks to go! eek.