The YMCA

Last week, as Caryn mentioned, I had a medical school interview at Virginia Common Wealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Because I was there for two days I got to do some site seeing in this beautiful and historic city, and I also got swim at "the Y" for the first time in my life. Up until last week, I had never swam at a YMCA before, so it was a unique experience, especially because this YMCA was particularly old and located on historic Franklin St. It was also the smallest pool and most ghetto prison shower that I have ever experienced. On the upside, they had water zumba while I was swimming, so at least I had some good jams.

Other than being behind in school (like every 4th year) I am enjoying the time in the pool. I am also eating a lot (maybe not 6 dinners like Caryn), but that is what comes with training.

I though you might like to see some photos of Richmond, VA instead of reading a rambling post for a change (also because I need to head to the pool soon and I don't have time to write anymore).

Statue of George Washington outside the State Capitol

Virginia State Capitol, originally built in 1778 By Thomas Jefferson

Original House of Delegates

The YMCA I swam in twice while I was there

The hotel I stayed in called the Linden Row Inn. Doesn't look like it could be affordable on a student budget does it? Well, it was! I also found out while reading a guest book that the room I stayed in was haunted...probably why it was affordable. 

The historic Jefferson Hotel. This was not student budget friendly.

Just an average street in Richmond

'Merica Y'all

Good advice from the bottom a fence post. 

For all my Canadian friends in the throws of -20 weather, Virginia has green grass.

Until next time,

Kaylynn

First Full Week!

Hello!!!!

 

Apologies for the late post. I usually aim for Monday but this week has been a tad hectic. Over a full week on Ali’s training plan and I am ready to eat as much as a small village and I feel like my shoulder muscles are going to rip all of my nice shirts. On one hand I feel kind of awesome and like I could take on the world, but on the other hand… I’d be too tired L Kaylynn and I area finally back to full training (or as close as my fitness will allow, as some of the workouts are definitely putting me through my paces!) and Kaylynn had her first med school interview this week – hurray! Sorry to spoil the news. Exciting stuff! I finalized my grant and scholarship applications for grad school…. After I ate all 6 of my dinners on Thursday night. Thanks again to Ali – this training plan is really above and beyond what I could have hoped, and on top of being invaluable it was a huge personal contribution and I really appreciate it as this cause is very near and dear to my heart. I also want to say thank-you to Cheyney, for our fantastic logo!! Looks awesome! I feel like we're even more official now J

I’m excited for what’s ahead, although it does seem like a daunting task. I was re-assured this morning when one of the guys I see at the pool every morning told me I had an ‘efficient’ stroke. Speed might have made me feel better but I’ll take anything I can get, especially because he seemed genuinely nice and wasn’t creepy about giving me a compliment J Thank-you kind stranger!

So. Much. Food.

Until next time,

Caryn