Back in the Swimming Suit

It has been two weeks since my last swim.  Went to the dungeon at the Carbondale YMCA and found something new today.  In the past I have always had to contend with children and the rope that keeps them in the shallow end.  As I made my way to the pool I could hear the delighted screams of children spalshing and playing in the water.  Though it would bring smiles to the hearts of many it does not for me.  In the past I rationalized saying "This is how it will be in competition-having to dodge and swim around other competitors."  Except I am sure there is rarely a time when another competitor will bob underwater and stare you down as you come to the end of you lane.  Or ask you questions every time you turn your head to breath.  Though I love kids when I workout I enter 'the zone.'
As I was getting ready to commence my workout the life guard asked my if I wanted to set up the lane buoy.  It was of great surprise to me that I was going to be able to swim without the hinderance of the children.   Who knew that this was even possible.  Of all the days I had never been offered this before!
My workout was a bit crummy.  I guess that is what I get for making so many excuses over that past two weeks. 
100 Yard Warm up
50 - Closed handed Crawl
50 - Ten Snap Ten
50 - 1 Armed Crawl
500 Main set (Took a breather after 325)
100 Cool Down

Really tried to be more consistent in my bi-lateral breathing, this may have been part of the reason I had such difficulty today.