So today I decided to do an over-distance swim.

I planned to sleep in, (which I did) and get a few things done on these precious hours we cherish at week’s end. I accomplished this.

Knowing my legs needed a full 24 hour rest-cycle, I decided to opt for open water.

It was chilly, thus, my wet suit went on. And then something very odd began to take shape: I forgot how to swim.

I couldn’t get my face in the water without gagging and taking in water. A LOT of water. It really began to T me off. I began telling myself aloud to “stop this”. I felt like I was five again, and scared of the water.

It took a full 15 minutes before I could actually submerge my head in the water. It finally returned, and I was much happier. But it was eerie how after just 4 days without swimming, and about 4 weeks without a wet suit, I seemingly forgot how to swim.

Does anyone ever have this happen to them?