2000 yds. I read a post on Facebook - something about , "What do you think about while you're swimming?" I imagine I cover a good span of material. I can say most of it isn't work related, even though I'm sandwiching my swims in between work am & work pm. It does melt away … Continue reading What am I thinking?
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3.1 mi It was a good day for the annual 5k to support the Susan Komen Breast Cancer society. Race temps were a full 30 degrees warmer than last year, which made for a more enjoyable lead up to the race, but times were not as fast across the board. Last night and this morning, … Continue reading Race for the Cure
2000 yds I have to get away from just slogging freestyle in my unorthodox fashion. I have succeeded in teaching myself the wrong way to swim, now I just have to keep it up. Practice makes permanent! Today I did my version of some drills. First I swam 500 yards freestyle. It was 74 degrees … Continue reading Not generic anymore.
4.5mi Everyone's got a different take on this - I have entered a race (5k) Saturday, track workout is Thursday, what do I do? Perhaps go with half the speed, half the workout, or do the whole thing as normal? Is it wise or foolish to "taper" for just a 5k? Can I stand to … Continue reading Last minute prep and “the formula.”
A routine ride is made notable by the wind and a crash leaving one rider hospitalized and others shaken from the experience.