MIT Masters

So I finally took the plunge and joined up with MIT Masters. I've been kicking the idea around for a while, since I learned that West Side was shutting down this past spring. Coach Bill was wonderfully supportive this past summer in the lead up to the 50/50 swim, and I decided that the commute in the mornings would be better coming out from MIT than from many of the other pool options in the area. Besides, the Zesiger center where they swim is incredible- I've been doing very long weekend swims there for the past four years because it is such a nice facility and we can get day passes. So it just made sense to become a member and get on board. This morning was my first morning workout with the team and it was great! Everyone was so friendly and we did a mid-intensity mid-distance workout. I am feeling all those months of open water on me, though, as I am not feeling quick or smooth in the water, but a few weeks of consistent work in the pool, and it will come back.  (I hope!) In the meanwhile, I think I will try to take advantage of the access to the cardio machines upstairs and try to shrink this ole Beer Baby just a touch...