Thursday, August 5, 2010

Solid session

This is what was staring back at me this morning when I got in the car to take the kids to school. I wouldn't think much of it if I was going to come straight home, but that was not the case. Today's session involved a rectangular object which held gallons upon gallons of water. Good thing though that it was sunny, so that made up for it in a way.

We had a couple of regulars missing due to illness (gotta love winter), and their presence was missed. However, those that remained kicked out some awesome sessions. Mel, did a whopping 2km session. 2000m from someone who not that long ago thought that she would struggle with 300m and now she had energy to burn after 2k. I am proud of you Mel - well done. That deserves a gold medal award:
My session today was a little varied once again. What is that saying "variety is the spice of life". I think swimming is one of those sports where you have to keep on trying to mix it up a bit because a) you can run the risk of it becoming stale/boring, and b) by not challenging yourself with other strokes or varying distances you wont really see a big improvement. I don't want either to happen, I have too much riding on this. Big dreams lay ahead and I want to give it my all. This is what I did today:
  • 500m Fr/s warm up
  • 12 x 50m Fr/s with 45 sec rest. I did them all on about 35 secs
  • 300m kick with flippers. (50m Fr/s, 50m Fly)
  • 4 x 100m IM with 40 secs rest
  • 200m Bk/s
  • 200m Fr/s finger trailing
  • 300m cooldown
I feel strong, now I have to transfer that strength to my legs. I shouldn't complain, they are feeling stronger too. I can now do the single leg bridges which about 10 days ago I couldn't - so that means I am gaining strength there too. But I would be happier if things would mend a bit quicker.

6 comments:

  1. You need to find a pool with a roof!

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  2. I think it's cool you swim outside when it is so cold!

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  3. Suddenly I'm very glad I only run! Was 4°C this morning on my run and I was sweating. You are strong!

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  4. So excited for you! That was a great set in the pool and I am really happy for you that you are feeling so well. Hope it just keeps getting better and better... :-) If you need more warmth, you could come visit us in the Utah desert!

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  5. Flatout Jim: I only go to the indoor pool if this one has a busted heater, or it's extremely windy or there is lightening. i love seeing the sky when I swim.

    Kovas: Thanks. I think having swum for years as a child in all sorts of weather conditions has made me a bit tough.

    Johann: Strong, I wish. Thanks for the compliment :)

    Jarvis: Thankyou Sarah. One day when I have heaps of money I may just take you up on that offer :)

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  6. Great swim session Barbara, great to hear that your legs are improving too! Hope you can get back to running soon.

    Eoin

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Your hard work will be rewarded.

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