Sunday, August 14, 2011

Rainy Day Race Simulation

Thirty-five minute straight swim today. I really focused on how I felt swimming and how to get into a rhythm. I took my time - or at least I mentally took my time - for the first 300y and then I checked in with my body. All systems were go, so I thought about picking up the pace a bit. I found as I was going that if I altered a piece of my workout, (ie: focusing on bent arms rather than glide) I would start to windmill. So, I would refocus on the task at hand. The idea of "reach" isn't in my blood yet, it's still a conscious effort. I also made sure to turn around as "gently" as possible. I barely touched the wall, this way I had a better idea of the actual amount of effort required to swim for this long.

400y of drills (alternating regular fs) to warm up:
finger drag, catch up, 3T, underwater switch, right arm freestyle, left arm freestyle, 3T, zipper

35 minute set:
L1- 1'02.06
L2- 1'05.13
L3- 1'04.37
L4- 1'07.12
L5- 1'05.16
L6- 1'06.37
L7- 1'02.62
L8- 1'00.86
L9- 1'03.00
L10- 1'05.21
L11- 1'06.66
L12- 1'03.79
L13- 1'06.43
L14- 1'03.41
L15- 1'06.05
L16- 1'04.22
L17- 1'07.47
L18- 1'00.01
L19- 1'05.71
L20- 1'02.63
L21- 1'01.50
L22- 1'04.09
L23- 1'04.17
L24- 1'04.76
L25- 1'03.68
L26- 1'05.14
L27- 1'04.26
L28- 1'05.87
L29- 1'00.59
L30- 1'05.09
L31- 1'06.12
L32- 1'01.37
L33- 1'02.57
L34- 1'00.38
TOTAL TIME: 36'17.87
Average lap: 1'04.06

Drills: 100y cool down.

Total yards for the swim: 2,200

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