Swim Session

Swim session. 30 mins of drills. No major shakes just steady effort.

Swimming will be a major activity over the next 3 weeks so I expect my stamina to improve.

Weather looks ok for tomorrow so hope to get out for a run or cycle.

Swim session

Took the lunchtime swim option as the weather has deteriorated quite badly today. Thunder storms rule.

The pool was pretty empty which was great. I managed to relax into a session of bilateral and off-side breathing drills.

Also discovered a new improvement which was to delay my breathing ever so slightly so that I turned my head when travelling fastest, that way I was in a bigger wake and had a more relaxed breath. I was delighted with that which made everuthing massively more efficient.

My offside breathing sets also helped with slowing the stroke down and again this seemed to help avoid the panic and rapid breathing which sometimes occurs.

Swim session

Lunchtime soiree to the pool. Today's focus was on breathing and a tempo that I can sustain for 100 lengths.

I took it slow, focusing on good rotation and high elbows. The result was smooth progress through the water with no panic.

Very happy with today's session. Confidence is growing and with 2 months to go I should make the grade.

As well as the swim session today was a Wiggle day. Took delivery of some new shades and tri bars. The bars are fitted but it was too late to head out. Tomorrow I hope to get out.

Swim Session

The swimming is my real weak spot. I struggle to get into a comfortable rhythm and so my breathing goes horribly wrong.

Today was drill time. Just working on bilateral breathing and rotation so that I get air instead of water. It worked fairly well, just a few gulps of the chlorinated stuff.

By the end of my session I managed a few lengths in a good relaxed state that meant breathing comfortably and making good steady progress.

I have a few sea swims planned for the weekend. We'll see how they go.

Captain Broomstick Friday Swim Session

Managed a lunchtime swim session for the the 3rd time this week.
The focus was 2 drills aimed at improving my rotation and streamlining. So I made my way to the slow lane which was just about empty. Borrowed a training aid from my lifeguard mates. Basically a 12'' length of broomstick that you use a bit like a float. You hold it out in front and pass it from hand to hand as you complete the recovery. The drill forces good streamlining as you keep the stick near the surface. 6 lengths of that did the business.
After that it was a series of one arm lengths to force good rotation on both sides.
I moved up to the medium lane and churned out a few lengths, concentrating on streamlining and rotation. Seemed to work well as I managed to maintain bilateral breathing all the way.
Feeling confident I thought I'd give the dolphin kick a go on my turns. First one was a laugh as I nearly nutted the bottom. However I soon got it going and realised the advantage. A good push and dolphin kick easily gets you passed the flags which is probably 5 metres.
With that 40 minutes under my belt it's been a good swimming week and I'm feeling bouyant.