Swimming Rush.

Wow. Swimming. Endorphin rush goodness…..

Lazy I have been since December when my world went askance – even knowing that the best stress relief (besides sex) comes from putting the body through its physical paces on a regular basis. Several times over the past three months I have thought about going back to the gym, but somehow lacked the inertia. Today, however, I couldn’t have kept myself away and was *so* glad I remembered to bring my swim kit back to work this week. There is something itching inside of me right now, some energy which needs placating – and thirty laps has at least relaxed my body to the degree that the energy doesn’t feel quite as pent up (it’s still there, just flowing now).

Perhaps it is just that spring is upon us (blustery and rainy it may be), and my body is aching to stretch and get outside… but the past few days I have felt this deep need for activity – and I’m hoping the weekend brings some respite from the rain so I can at least take a quick hike up the mountain, or explore the ravine below my house. It’s good to feel this rush, as I know the time is counting down to get in shape for my planned hiking trip in the Stein Valley in June.

Looking at my desk piled up with work – both paid and union – I am glad for the endorphin rush. There’s simply far too much to do right now – but I’m not minding the fact I have a full task list – it’s one of those times when I actually feel like my work is useful and serves a purpose, which makes it easier to keep moving. I hear a moving target is that much more difficult to hit…..