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I jumped back in. Into the pool that is. It's the only full body exercise I can do now while trying to get back to 100%. Having a broken leg means that I can't carry around a 45 pound plate, jump rope, do squats,or go for a run. I thought I was pretty limited until I found the pool. Despite the look of my body I used to be a water polo player and swimmer. If you don't believe me I have people out there that can verify. And I am not one to hold on to old accolades but if you want to see my 1996 HS Water Polo Section Title give me a day and I will dig it out of the garage for you . I have played in Hawaii and even a few Junior Olympic events. I had a good shot but I was better at defense and was a heck of a two meter guard.
Enough of the reflection of the past. I am back swimming again. Not in a Speedo but regular old swim trunks. Part of my American Citizenship states that I will never where a Speedo again upon US held territory. I swim about 1,000 yards three days a week. That is roughly 120 laps a week. It beats the hell out of riding a bike and trying to find certain exercises that don't incorporate the full use of my leg. And swimming makes me happy . At 285 pounds I know I can still swim a mile or more if I had too. So if you want to drown me you're going to have to at least drop me off five miles out at sea
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