Swimming

The options are becoming more clear.

The facility that is closest to us is for elite athletes who are sponsored by their federation.  It would be a bit like showing up in Colorado Springs and asking to use the pool a the US Olympic training facility.

I searched for a pool near me and found one that was only 20€ a month if I wanted to only swim and not use other parts of the facility.  But then I looked on the map and found it wasn't in Sant Cugat, or even really close.

It says it is about 30 minutes by bike, but on my five-speed without bike lanes I am very cautious and slow.  I don't see myself being motivated to do this.

Today I gave our complex's pool a try.  I was told that is was about 15 meters in length and if I count my strokes that seems about right.  I made it about 900m before getting dizzy, either from the frequent turns, very strong jets, or the turbulence I created.  I swam another 100m to round it out.  It was nice to swim and to be outside, but it doesn't seem like a long-term solution.

I think I will try the pool at D.'s institute.  It is a 20-25 minute bike ride, or maybe more for me, but it has a few bike paths on the way.  With a family membership we could also use the climbing wall, which I think A. would enjoy.  And maybe there is a group that swims together at lunch time?  I'll let you know.