I didn't know whether I should post this on the "Swim Happy" thread or my thread, How do I train 400 IM without losing sprint speed? - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums , so I decided to start a new one, instead. :D
As I mentioned on my other thread, I attempted a 200 fly and was thrilled to be able to do it. My next self-challenge was to see just how much fly I could swim. :afraid: So, I tried it today, my 6th day of swimming in a row which is always my recovery day. (My recovery days are usually Saturdays, but I took last Monday off, instead of Sunday.)
Today, I did my typical 6th swim day routine: Arrive at the pool without a planned workout, see how I feel, and only use my watch for monitoring heart rates and rest intervals; no racing the clock! But, I brought along my camera, just in case I was in the mood to attempt my fly self-challenge.
After 1,600 yards of various free and back (no breaststroke today; I did Allen's 100 & 200 breaststroke training yesterday), I decided to give it a go; much to the chagrin of my husband who was enlisted to film me.
I lost track after 300 yards (300! :ohyeah:), but I kept going, knowing I could watch the video and count it up later. I wish I would have kept track, because I ended up doing 900 yards and felt like I could have kept going! :bliss: But, I got that if looks could kill look from my husband/videographer who, I'm sure, was tired of holding the camera. And, when I did finish, he :bitching:, because he was afraid I would injure my shoulders again.
By now, I can just hear y'all (Geek?) out there doubting me. You don't believe any of this, right?:lmao: Well, kick back:popcorn: and check this out: http://youtu.be/4fmP1szg4mo It's not pretty; especially at the beginning, before I relaxed and settled in. And, I'll have to warn you, it took me over 20 minutes. :bed:
Here are my splits, copied from my FLOG:
Total time: 20:30
100 yd Splits (+/-):
100- 2:02
200- 2:10
300- 2:17
400- 2:21
500- 2:20
600- 2:17
700- 2:20
800- 2:23
900- 2:20
So, today, I lived up to Ande's nickname for me: Elaine-iaK. Guilty as charged! :groovy:
P.S. I know it was ugly; I have a long way to go to get my technique up to speed. And, I have a long way to go to get my speed up to speed! But, today, I needed to rest my legs after yesterday's breaststroke workout, so I barely kicked. And, I had to go way off my :39, 50 fly PB to survive. BUT, I welcome feedback; especially constructive criticism on how I can improve my stroke. THANKS!
Sounds like slave labor to me. :bolt:
:D Hey, it's a trade-off: I get up in the wee hours of the morning for 15-20 weekends per year to assist him in selling his art glass at crafts shows. And, I run the business end of things for him in between.
In return, he's my videographer and meet manager at swim meets. He figures out how long it will be before each race, so I can guesstimate when it's time to hit the warm-up pool. :agree:
We're the A Team! :kiss1:
Sounds like slave labor to me. :bolt:
:D Hey, it's a trade-off: I get up in the wee hours of the morning for 15-20 weekends per year to assist him in selling his art glass at crafts shows. And, I run the business end of things for him in between.
In return, he's my videographer and meet manager at swim meets. He figures out how long it will be before each race, so I can guesstimate when it's time to hit the warm-up pool. :agree:
We're the A Team! :kiss1:
