Just like with my spice challenge, I set a goal and hit it too soon to feel much accomplishment. Last week I swam my 2000 at a pace of 1:22.5 per 100, so I set a target of 1:20, figuring it would take a few weeks. Nope, hit it last night. I'll go ahead and call out 1:15, even if it's a bit too hardcore. Better to have something to work for than a goal which doesn't mean anything.

And about the spice training: last time I went to PK I had 10 stars, and it was just about right..

..but good tired.

On Thursday's mile (just under 25 mintues) I still had plenty of go left at the end so I decided I'd change up to a sea mile on my swims, add another 200 yards. But today my masochistic side took over and I did 3000 yards straight. Total time: 43 and a half, an overall pace of 1:27 per 100.

Yesterday I went back to the hardwood store, and I remembered to bring my tape measure this time. Bought enough marine plywood to build Molly's dory and some extra for starting on the cutter, and boards of mahogany, spruce, and fir for various bits. I never thought I'd pay $50 for a piece of wood.. I can start on the dory as soon as Canoe Two is out of the shed. The rails are on and I put on a final coat of epoxy tonight. Just have to slap on a few coats of urethane and she's ready to float.

I feel like I've said that before..