Sunday, muddy Sunday

It rained today. When I woke up this morning the thunder was louder than I have ever heard in the city.

I enjoyed my swim today. I started with 300 yards of drills. I decided to focus on the drills that I worked on with Lou last week. I did two sets of each: arm angle, catch up/reach, and a balance drill. It was interesting to think about the drills in "my pool". I tried to think about how to apply the lessons I had learned to the work I have already done. I feel like I found a good medium for the day.

Eight sets of 50 yards with 12" rest started the main set. I really enjoyed this. I came in under a minute (54-58) for all but two sets. This section helped me to focus on each lap and the mechanics of what I was doing.

The ladder that followed was also beneficial from a focus perspective. I felt like I successfully increased my pace each step. After swimming the last 100, I decided to cool down with 100 yards of freestyle to get used to the feeling of swimming tired, then I did my usual breast stroke and back stroke. Good swim, 2000 yards.

I did Spinervals 21 this evening. I really wanted to ride outside, but it was cruddy. Stayed in aerobic for the duration... pretty much. Good ride.