Saturday, October 16, 2010

What an obstacle!


This morning was meant to be a 65km aerobic bike ride, however yesterday afternoon the winds started and they did not look like they would subside. So I organised with Mel to do an indoor spin. We did a 1hr 30min Spinervals DVD, but cut it short to 1hr 10min as per my coach. It was hard, hard, hard. But I loved every minute of it. After that I was treated to a scrumptious poached egg and avocado on toasted bread x2. Your the best Mel - THANKYOU. We were joking (not really) about downing a T-bone steak at 9 in the morning. When I was younger and in heavy training Mum would make us steak and pasta for breakfast, or pancakes with rice. YUM.

Then when I got home it was time for stretching, shower and time to get ready for the afternoon swim session with TopNotch. Another good session and even though I was feeling tired I still managed a really good, strong set. I am really starting to feel the difference in my strength and stamina in the pool. The longer sets don't seem to bother me as much as I am really able to maintain good form in my Freestyle.

Here's my session:
  • 300m Fr/s Warm up
  • 200m - (25m Front scull, 25m Fr/s)
  • 8 x 50m Fr/s with 5 sec rest between sets
  • 400m Fr/s (using kickboard for 50m, then board tapping for 50m)
  • 7 x 200m Fr/s on 3:30. 1st one I did on 2:40, rest on 2:55
  • 4 x 25m Fr/s sighting every 4 strokes
  • 2 x 50m Fr/s swimming blind for 10 strokes, then normal for 10 strokes
  • 200m cooldown
I am starting to get really excited about how I am progressing. Loving this strength and endurance I have in the water, just need for this to transfer over to the run. I am definately getting stronger in my legs in the cycling.

This is exciting.

1 comment:

  1. A bit jealous of your training:))
    Keep it up- it's great when the results begin and continue to show!!

    (I would join you for that steak;)

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