Back in the pool

Swam in the outdoor pool for the first time in a week. It felt cold getting in but I soon warmed up. I aimed for 20 lengths, then 30 and before I knew it I’d done 50 lengths which at 33m per length equals one mile.

Laying awake tonight as the wind howls around the roof. As sleep evades me I’m reading the Matthew Perry memoir which is brilliantly written, so brutally honest and an insight into the sadness of an addict.

I hope his words help others find a path to recovery. Almost a year on and I still feel sad my friend wasn’t able to face his demons and chose drink over friendship, family and everything else he ever cared about.