No posts for four days. What happened? A cold happened. A pretty serious cold that I just couldn't shake. It got in my chest and hung out there for too long, but I think we've got it licked, so I'm getting back at it.
Generally, my rule is at least one full symptom-free day before starting again, but after four full days off, I couldn't take anymore. Hopefully, this doesn't cause any setbacks. I'll still scale back my runs and rides this weekend (both time and intensity), get plenty of fluids and rest, and, fingers crossed, back with a big snap on Monday.
So I got back to the pool today. All told, things went fairly well. I tried not to take too much responsibility leading today, and just kind of chilled mid-pack. My stroke, when I focused on it, felt good, but when I didn't, was all over the place. More time to be spent ingraining the stroke. What I'm noticing (I think) is that I'm leading with my elbow, and not catching as much water. I'm also having real trouble with the paddles. I just don't go as fast as other folks, and it bugs my elbow. I must be doing something wrong. If anyone can recommend what I should be feeling, I'd appreciate it.
During the last pulling set, I got a vicious cramp in my calf. Two hours later and it still hurts. Not sure what caused it, since it's never happened before. I might be slightly dehydrated from the sickness still. I'm quite happy it was during a pull set so that I could easily get to the end of the pool, because I doubt I would have been able to kick in that state. I hope this clears up before my run this evening.
Swim: w/u - 200m free, 200m non-free
4x(25 head-up/25 free), 10"
2x150 pull w/paddles, 20"
6x300, 30" (1,4&5: descending, 2&6: ez pull, 3: 25 quick/75 ez)
c/d - 100 non-free
Total: 2800m
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