Today is a Wednesday, the Hanson's Marathon Method's "off" day for runs. I like how it's placed in the middle of the two challenging speed and tempo workouts, the rest from Tuesday's effort and prep for the Thursday tempo run is appreciated. Last week I began swimming. The goal was to increase my lung use … Continue reading Doing what’s prescribed
Category: Swims
My aquatic endeavors explained…
I had three Hanson's Method SOS runs last week. Tuesday was running mile repeats at a 6:35 pace in 55 degree weather. That went well. Thursday was a set of two 4 mile tempo runs at marathon pace, separated by a mile recovery. That was done in 71 degree more humid weather. It felt considerably … Continue reading Fix it
2000m - Having not been in the pool for awhile, which seems like I'm typing this all too often, I was happy to just tick off the 40 touches/80 laps. Most of the workout was solo, only at the end after 30 laps did a fast girl get in the lane next to me. To … Continue reading Think about everything and pass the time
2000 yards My first significant swim in a month! I felt ok, other than the googles were on strangualtion mode as far as my eyes could tell. Breathing was good, my time was slow but I didn't hate the experience. I do like the look I get from using the non-run muscles on my upper … Continue reading Leftover laps
2000 yards. Not much memorable about swimming mostly alone in the pool today. The stalwart lady who's always there was doing laps in the first lane. A big muscle guy did a few minutes of swimming in the center lane. I chose to swim where I normally do, the outer lane with two strips and … Continue reading You know this
2000 yards - I like this conditioning shape I've attained by peppering in swims and spin classes to augment real road running and biking. So after I've woken up early to run the almost-empty bridge today, I do a quick turnaround shower and get on the street to drive to LA Fitness Okeechobee to swim. … Continue reading A good purpose
2000 yards Summer hours? Yes! I don't have to take John to school so I can avoid rushing to and from the pool at LA Fitness. When I get notice that I have to be in for a meeting with visiting guests at a certain time, that adds some urgency to my workout. I know … Continue reading Feeling like I have to be fast
2000 yards. I know I have to, but it's not fun, desireable or good still. I come a bit later since John is at scout camp. No one else is swimming except for the lady in the too-small bikini, so it's easy to slip into the center lane and do my 40 touches to the … Continue reading Monday is energy-low
2000 yards. With the local Motivation Man 1/2 iron distance looming in a week, it's now that I solidify the thoughts I want to carry with me as I race. Starting obviousl;y with swimming, I know last year I was slow for the Olympic distance. The current was against me, yes, but it wasn't a … Continue reading Consumed
2000 yards. Those comfy padded goggles found a way to dig right into my nose today. The first two laps had one eye leaking, and the plastic on that side for the first time was poking into my nose. Not terrible, it beats some big guy's foot crashing into my face, so i'll write it … Continue reading Digging
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