I used to be rested

The last four days have been really nice. Relaxing runs in the evening, not too much distance or intensity, just enough to keep blood moving while getting my legs back underneath me. I've also been sleeping pretty good, and felt great waking up this morning.

Then I went to the pool.

I guess I should expect that the workouts will get harder as race season progresses, and that's good, as it will hopefully get me fast enough that I don't lose too big a chunk of time to place well in my AG. (I don't expect to be in the top 20 coming out of the water, I just want to be within shouting distance.) But, man, can this take a bite out of you! It may be all this time leading the lane, but I'm knocked on my ass by the end.

The big piece of today was some descending 400s. The coach timed us, to make sure we actually did pick up the pace. I was a bit overly competitive in the first 100, but hit my rhythm pretty well for the rest: 2:07, 2:08, 2:05, 2:00.

Oh, and I hate the big paddles. They keep getting knocked off my fingers, and I just can't move them very fast. Our coach told me, "Keep your turnover at the usual pace", but it's a struggle.

Swim: w/u - 2x300m, 1) free, 2) 50 non-free/50 free
2x400, 1', 1) descending, 2) ez pull
2x400, 1', 1) descending (timed), 2) 100 non-free/100 free
2x200, 30", 1) pull w/paddles, 2) 25 head-up/75 free
2x200, 30" tempo (mod-hard)
c/d - 2x100 non-free
Total: 3200m

Later,
Run: 3 miles @ 7.0 mph