But it could have been worse too.
1. I didn't drown. (Obvious from the fact that I'm writing this.) This will be considered a major victory on the day.
2. I started off really well, leading the lane, feeling pretty good and moving at a halfway decent clip.
3. Then, after 30-40 minutes (of a 90 minute swim), the swimming muscles kind of "quit". The had gone unused for 8 weeks, and were apparently upset by the early wake-up call. It wasn't even a revolt, it was a strike. After a brief rest, I could muster 15 good metres from my triceps. That didn't do a lot of good during a 12x50m set.
4. Ow.
So there's work to be done. But lots of time to do it.
If I told you I was going to go out and do a 20km run after 8 weeks off, what would you tell me?
ReplyDeleteI tell you that you were an idiot. And I am in full agreement with that statement at this point. Eight weeks completely off is no good. Lesson learned. Won't happen again.
ReplyDeleteAlthough, to be fair, with the workout being about 60% of peak mileage at a much easier intensity, it would be like saying you were heading out for a 4-6 mile jog after 8 weeks off. Which doesn't sound nearly as bad.