2000 yards. I figured a self imposed 5 x 400yards would be a good workout in the way left lanes, over by the water slide. Walter came and did 1650 yards. The water and air temps are about the same. I love that. My toes cramped while trying to kick 100 with big fins on, … Continue reading Make it up yourself
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2000 yards. 75 degrees out of the water, 80 degrees in the pool. I love getting the, "I'm not cold going in the pool" feeling. My breathing hold the air to exhale as long as possible feels more natural. I cramped in my toes trying the last 100 kick with long fins. True I had … Continue reading In good weather or in better weather.
2000 yards. With fewer people to watch, look at and listen to, I could spend time learning how my stroke and efficiency should be. I felt good on the expulsion breathing, and arms inward facing during the stroke. Warmup Set (400y) 5 x 75 (25 easy/25 build easy to moderate/25 moderate) @ 0:15 rest 25 … Continue reading Low attendance means concentrate on the little things
2000 yards. This was short 75 yard blasts, 20 of them. I felt the breathing helping me balance by holding my air slightly longer. That was a good quick workout! Warmup Set (300y) 6 x 50 [25 build/25 easy] @ 0:10 rest Main Set (1500y) 20 x 75 @ 0:15 rest Warmdown Set (200y) 4 … Continue reading More of that good style and form
2000 yards. Some of the Brenton Ford tactics are working well! I control breathing now to keep air until right before I come up for a new mouthful. I use the inward pointed arms to have correct elbow positioning. And I pause to keep my gliding hand out front for a little longer. Walter came … Continue reading Something’s happening…
2000 yards Short course setup is back, Walter came along again and the weather was enviably perfect. JOhn brother in law sent a picture of the Bethpage house buried in snow and the promise that he is moving into the guest house. I felt very good swimming, trying to do the late release of air … Continue reading Two a week feels right.
2000 yards. I came with Walter, his first Lake Lytal swim, and we were both surprised by the lanes being setup for long course. A strong wind and overcast skies made it easy to finish minus sunscreen. I was very glad the course was 50 yards, it felt good on my arms and chest. Maybe … Continue reading LONG Course!
2000 yards. Another sunny day yields a workout that has me experimenting with the Brenton Ford workout. I used fins for the kicking and enjoyed the 200yard intervals. Back to multiple swims early in the year... Warmup Set (400y) 2 x [4 x 50 @ 1:20] Main Set (1400y) 5 x [50 easy @ 1:15, … Continue reading Two in a week! Yes!
What a day and what a race! Great conditions yielded my best day combining the three disciplines, a 5:04 time. Swimming was 2-3 minutes better than last year, with the swim transition in a better spot for the bikes. People helped me out of my wetsuit this year, that was a luxury. I started the … Continue reading MiamiMan Triathlon 2010
2000 yards. Let me say this loud, the wetsuit is a HUGE advantage! Full arms over sleeveless, yes, that too. Adrianna lent me hers, the fit is good and it looks fast. I have to spend more time getting the material up on the legs and arms, it pulls hard on the shoulders if you … Continue reading Wetsuit Practice!
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