I took the day off work and wanted to celebrate by SWIMMING! I talked with my swim buddy and hero Grace Van Der Byl about feeds and my workout etc. I'm trying a new formula for feeds and this would be the ultimate test.
Got to the pool at 0500 and went right to it. 10 sets with a "particular" theme.
F-750 swim then 750 snorkel
U-20 x 100 on the 1:45
C-Ladders by 50 up to 300 repeat back down
K-10 x 50 kick with fins
C-5 x 200 pull with Finis strapless paddles
A-20 x 50 on the :50
N-20 x 75 Swim/IM order NO FREE/swim
C-Ladders by 50 up to 300 repeat back down
E-9 (200 swim then 50 back/breast)
R-50 EASY CD
I was aiming at 15,000 but time ran out. I had a lunch date with my daughter and that is more important than 20 laps in the pool will ever be!
Sue joined me for her own workout around the "N" section. I was getting a bit bored and asked her to swim next to me. Despite that we did zero sets together, it is still a huge mental boost to be swimming with a friend.
When I got out of the pool, she had left me a message. This was BEAUTIFUL. Thanks Sue!
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| Love Ya!....sorry lady, I'm taken! |
14,000 SCY total....YEAH!!!
UPDATE -
Met several people at the Saltair Marina at 1630. Water temp online said it was 50. It was probably a tiny bit warmer than that but only in some areas. In others, it was colder! Carl and a swimmer from QUAC made it past the marina opening then wanted to head back. Both said it was too cold and they had enough. I went with them and I stayed at the opening laying on my back relaxing while I watched them swim in and get out...now I can swim! Met up with the others and swam for a little bit. It felt great. I adjusted extremely fast and was actually warm while just wading watching the others go in. Felt good to be in open water. I could feel my 14k from this morning but I plugged along with a smile on my face. 50 degrees felt fine for me and I am not worried about San Francisco at all!
.6 miles OW
Forgot to mention that the CarboPro was FANTASTIC. It's expensive like most formulas are but I felt great and knew it was working.
Lifeguard must have put that last part down. He loves you cause you finally got out. Curious about your new feeds. Next time I see you, please share.
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