7050 straight today. That = exactly 4 miles! Took me about 700 to warm up then I found a good comfortable stride. Never really felt bad at any point. I knew I was getting tired but still kept good pace throughout. I did throw some breast in there once in awhile for 50 just to mix it up some.
Stopped every 2k for food and drink as usual. Found 2 new food items I can eat that help sustain energy.
140 laps in the pool can get pretty boring....I'm very much looking forward to warmer lakes so I can do some real swims.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
7Apr11
Thanks to Gords, I was reminded about the Summer Games records for swimming. I had actually forgotten that I'd set a couple. That won't be happening again this year since all I'm focusing on is long distance.
On that note, I"m also seriously considering taking the day off from working out. I think my body needs a break for a day. I'll clean my shed and do some house work and count that for exercise. :)
On that note, I"m also seriously considering taking the day off from working out. I think my body needs a break for a day. I'll clean my shed and do some house work and count that for exercise. :)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
5Apr11
500 for warmup
5x 100 (25 drill 25 swim 25 drill 25 swim)
10 x 200 - breast or back on 3rd 50 for 50
9 x 100 Odd = kick 25, swim 50, kick 25
Even = Swim but breathe every 4 or 5 strokes
2 x 50 slow CD
4000 Total
Shoulders were not really into it today. I kept going but motivation and body was not there. Too much on my mind I suppose.
Looking forward to the lake this afternoon. Hopefully my shoulders will have decided to get with the program by then....AND....hopefully the lake is above 55 degrees.
My hoping was fruitless. The water temp was 48-49 and the wind was blowing pretty good with very cold wind chill. I was NOT looking forward to getting in the lake this afternoon. When I got to the dock and was getting ready, the ONLY reason that I decided to get in was because it was my idea to change the lake swim to Tuesday and that would seem real idiotic of me to do that and not go through with it!
Once I got in, I felt the same pain and shock that I did the first time. I suffered through it and started to breaststroke but every time I went to breathe, water splashed into my face from the choppy water. I even inhaled some droplets into my lungs a couple of times. THAT was fun.
I changed to the side stroke as I watched Josh and his brother pass by me. I was about halfway done when I spotted Gords swimming by with at least 90% speed to get himself the hell out of the lake. :)
When I was done, I got no adrenaline rush, no sense of "accomplishment" and no other feeling besides being freezing cold and miserable. I'm sure my face showed it. I swim to have fun and enjoy myself. I found no joy in the swim this afternoon. For some reason, it hurt more than previous swims. Others seemed to agree.
If the lake is that cold and miserable again, I can't say for sure if I'll be going back in until it is warmer and I can actually swim. These 200 yards of breaststroke while hurting and hating life at the moment isn't worth it anymore for now. I need a REAL open water swim.......There!, Bitching session over. :P
5x 100 (25 drill 25 swim 25 drill 25 swim)
10 x 200 - breast or back on 3rd 50 for 50
9 x 100 Odd = kick 25, swim 50, kick 25
Even = Swim but breathe every 4 or 5 strokes
2 x 50 slow CD
4000 Total
Shoulders were not really into it today. I kept going but motivation and body was not there. Too much on my mind I suppose.
Looking forward to the lake this afternoon. Hopefully my shoulders will have decided to get with the program by then....AND....hopefully the lake is above 55 degrees.
My hoping was fruitless. The water temp was 48-49 and the wind was blowing pretty good with very cold wind chill. I was NOT looking forward to getting in the lake this afternoon. When I got to the dock and was getting ready, the ONLY reason that I decided to get in was because it was my idea to change the lake swim to Tuesday and that would seem real idiotic of me to do that and not go through with it!
Once I got in, I felt the same pain and shock that I did the first time. I suffered through it and started to breaststroke but every time I went to breathe, water splashed into my face from the choppy water. I even inhaled some droplets into my lungs a couple of times. THAT was fun.
I changed to the side stroke as I watched Josh and his brother pass by me. I was about halfway done when I spotted Gords swimming by with at least 90% speed to get himself the hell out of the lake. :)
When I was done, I got no adrenaline rush, no sense of "accomplishment" and no other feeling besides being freezing cold and miserable. I'm sure my face showed it. I swim to have fun and enjoy myself. I found no joy in the swim this afternoon. For some reason, it hurt more than previous swims. Others seemed to agree.
If the lake is that cold and miserable again, I can't say for sure if I'll be going back in until it is warmer and I can actually swim. These 200 yards of breaststroke while hurting and hating life at the moment isn't worth it anymore for now. I need a REAL open water swim.......There!, Bitching session over. :P
Monday, April 4, 2011
4Apr11
600 for warmup
4 x (50 1 arm L down and R back, 50 kick, then 100 swim)
2x400 NS
6 x 100 50 Med, 50 Hard
6x100 pull steady and strong, focus on follow through
2x100 easy then 50 easy and 50 breast
3700 total
It went by FAST and I truly felt like I had just started and could do the whole thing over again. I'm glad to be at the point where a mile is a joke to me and now it seems 2 miles is just as easy. I hope it continues this way!
4 x (50 1 arm L down and R back, 50 kick, then 100 swim)
2x400 NS
6 x 100 50 Med, 50 Hard
6x100 pull steady and strong, focus on follow through
2x100 easy then 50 easy and 50 breast
3700 total
It went by FAST and I truly felt like I had just started and could do the whole thing over again. I'm glad to be at the point where a mile is a joke to me and now it seems 2 miles is just as easy. I hope it continues this way!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
2Apr11
Did 6000 straight today. I felt GREAT! Stopped every 2000 for hydration and food trials. Learned that taking a bit of banana and eating it makes me sick 500 yards later. Taking a bite and mushing it in my mouth until it's baby food THEN swallowing is ok.
Finished entire swim including eating breaks in 1:47.
Felt really good when done. I'm feeling more confident about my upcoming swims and any doubts about finishing them are slowly going away.
Finished entire swim including eating breaks in 1:47.
Felt really good when done. I'm feeling more confident about my upcoming swims and any doubts about finishing them are slowly going away.
Friday, April 1, 2011
1Apr11
WU 300 then 100 drill 200 swim 100 drill 100 swim 100 drill
500 Neg split
3x100 Descending by 100
300 NS
2 x 100 Desc
100 NS
100 Fast
CD 200
2600 Total
500 Neg split
3x100 Descending by 100
300 NS
2 x 100 Desc
100 NS
100 Fast
CD 200
2600 Total
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