I did flip turns this morning in the pool during my usual swim!

Each Sunday I attempt this next challenge on my list of things to learn. The pool is less crowded on this day and at this hour.

Routinely I study YouTube swimming videos, Watch the same stroke over and over again. Lately I watch these videos prior to entering pool so that the techniques are fresh in my mind.

Lately I've been struggling to learn breaststroke. Somehow my feet are not doing what they are supposed to do. I avoid spreading my knees and legs too wide, nonetheless. I have yet to get it just right. But optimistic and determined, I feel closer and closer each time.

Right after that surprising first flip turn, omg! I nearly cried, filled with immense joy this morning. Soon as I got my body around for the very first time I came up above the water immediately. Shocked, though yelling, "I did it. I did it!" Swimmers and lifeguards looked in my direction. Possibly wondering if I was okay.

I motioned to one of the lifeguard (who has been kindly giving me pointers throughout my swim quest journey. She also helped my 21 year old son with swimming during his youth).  "I turned. I finally did a flip turn. Did you see it?!"

Eventually she stood and watched. Me, hoping to do as well as I think I did it the first time. I proceeded to attempt the flip again. Around again I did it. Though, far from the wall. And not as polished as I'd like, still, I was turning.

I continued to swim my usual laps, happily. Periodically sharing with fellow swimmers my accomplishment. Others knowing of my long-term efforts congratulated me. With each complete lap, I'd flip again. Though far from the wall still, and occasionally experiencing the discomfort from not breathing out through my nose, I tried and tried again.