Exercise Update

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So I got back in the pool tonight and I did 40 laps.  All arms, absolutely no kicking.  Funny thing is I think I actually went faster than when I was kicking because I didn't have pain shooting through my knees and quads that was slowing me down and making me breathe harder.  I am hoping my shoulders can take it and that I won't be trading one joint problem for another.  They're tired but not sore at the moment.  I tried to keep to a slower speed to not put too much pressure on my arms, but I did the 40 laps in 55 minutes so, I don't know if I did.  I took a couple 30 second stretch breaks at 12 laps, 24 laps, and 32 laps.  My breathing was really good.  Maybe I'm just in good swimming shape now or something?  I don't know.  It's a little confusing that I'm doing better without kicking, but maybe not.  I'm just proud of myself for doing it despite my limitations.  3/4 of a mile plus one lap makes me happy.  I feel it a little in my abs.  I've not felt it in my abs before when I swam.

The kids want to go to the pool again tomorrow, but we'll play it by ear.  I don't want to overdo it just yet.