Larger than average fish in a bigger, different pond

Today I had to step out of my element and head to a different pool for my swim work out.  My 'comfort' pool is shut down for 6 weeks form maintenance (and hopefully a few upgrades) so I had to schlepp it over at the Y.  Just kidding- it's a nice facility.

I got there and found my spot in the locker room.  I found it to actually be a bit more comfortable then the one at Forest Park so that was a nice way to start.  Then a quick shower and off to the pool I went.  

All 4 lap lanes were busy but the life guard waved me into the 'big' lane since no one was there.  I put down my stuff (unfortunately next to bandaids YUCK!) and got in the water.

The temp was good and I think it may be a salt water pool.  I took off feeling pretty good.  After the first few laps I was thinking... I wonder if this pool is a meter pool instead of yards.  My breathing was more even but my times were about 2-3 seconds longer per lap than normal. 

Of course I didn't ask until much further into my workout so it was too late to change the info on my fancy watch.  Oh well- next time I'll just ask in advance (but hopefully there will be no next time).  I managed to get in a decent swim and made it back to work in pretty good time.  It's a bit further away than the other pool so I expected it to take longer but overall it was a successful outing.  

Oh- and no one is counting but that countdown clock says 101 days as I write this.  Yikes!