HydroPower!

So I went to my first water spinning class. . . a whopping three other people were in the class. I brought my aqua shoes with me and was easily set up with a bike. Then I waited 10 minutes for everyone to get into the pool. OK, I can be patient. I had my trusty heart rate monitor on and started pedaling slowly while everyone else get ready. This is actually the lowest I've ever seen my heart rate - 88! The pedaling itself was not a problem, but my right foot did seem to have trouble finding a comfortable place in the clip. Not sure if this is as a result of my non-straightening leg, or just the fact I've never been comfortable in clipped pedals. Either way, unfortunately, my heart rate never got any higher than 142. I have to admit that I didn't really enjoy the class, but I will give it another shot next week, maybe try to hit it with the other instructor and see if that makes a difference.
On the upside, after the class I did a quick 6 laps, kicking for the first time since the broken leg. I felt so great on the first lap, I almost forgot to breathe - I felt so fast! Turns out I did it in 5:42, faster than year ago and with the weak leg pulling me. My goal is to work my way even faster in the next month. After all, if I am going to only complete the first leg of the Pittsford Tri for a team, then I want to be an awesome member of the team!