Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Some days, I just don't know

So Monday was a little disappointing, what with my failure to swim quick at the end of the workout. This morning, I wanted to make up for it with a quality effort. I was able to ride to the pool, which made for a little warm-up, then off we went. Honestly, within the first few lengths, I figured I was going to suck all day. Nothing felt right. But given our usual crew, I was once again sent off to lead the lane through the main set.

That's when things changed. There was no timing today, but I had a huge day. Every set, I pulled whoever was behind me away from the rest of the group. We leave at about 10 second intervals, so when I'd finish, someone would pull in 8-15 seconds later, then it would be another 20-30 seconds to third position. And they rotated who followed me every set. And a few times, I was either right with, or passing, the faster lane next to us. But still, my form didn't feel very tight. Assuming my catch adjustment was wrong, I tried a kind of hybrid of what I used to do, and what I just tried. It seems fast. I don't get quite the same "climbing the ladder" sensation, but hopefully as I groove this, it will come.

Like I said, some days, I just don't know.

Swim: w/u - 200yds each free, non-free, pull + 2x25 quick/75 ez
300 free, 30", as 75 ez/25 hard/50 ez/50 hard/25 ez/75 hard
50 breast/50 back, 30"
2x150 pull w/paddles, 15"
50 breast/50 back, 30"
300 tempo (mod-hard), 30"
250 as 50 breast/50 back, 150 ez pull
300 free, 30", as 75 ez/25 hard/50 ez/50 hard/25 ez/75 hard
50 breast/50 back, 30"
2x150 pull w/paddles, 15"
250 as 50 breast/50 back, 150 ez pull
Total: 3100 yds

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