50 is the new 50

As I got ready to go to practice this morning I heard a story on the news about a recent study that showed that people are happiest at age 50. How perfect for today, when our friend E turns 50! I get a little annoyed at all of these phrases that say (x) is the new (-20 years younger). No, fifty is not the new thirty, 50 is the NEW 50. At some point, we have to say THIS is what fifty is - healthy, strong, wise - and embrace our years not try to push back the clock. I hope I am as fit and strong at 50 as  E is and all the others who have gone before me. :)

We had a special workout for her this morning designed by BB and Coach Bill. Lots of fun, the only time I will actually enjoy 50s.

300 warmup
6 x 100 on :30r
The Developmental Years
10x50 drill/swim by 25's  on 55
Alternate free/stroke
The Experimental Years
10x50 IM order on 55
Last two 25fly/25bk & 25br/25fr
The Racing Years
5x50 free on 45
5x50 alternate stroke/free  on 55/40
5x50 free on 40
The Transition Years
10x50 odds stroke/even free on 50/40
Gaining Perspective Years
5x50 on 50 free  fast odds free, evens stroke on 1:20
Looking ahead
1x50 choice

A special newsletter in honor of E