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!
Having done a 900 fly, you are now officially fearless, and can sign up for either event, or both, with confidence!
Here's a set I do a couple of times a year:
Aussie Power IM Set
1 x 800 IM on 16:00 :afraid:
2 x 400 IM on 8:00 :afraid:
4 x 200 IM on 4:00 :afraid:
8 x 100 IM on 2:00 :afraid:
= 3200 Y/M in 64 minutes.
"Aussie" because it has an 800 IM in it, which is something they actually swim in Australia. We should do it here! "Power" because everything is a power of two. We are allowed to be OCD in this sport! You can also call this set, "How to make 200 IMs a welcome relief."
Next February in Auburn: ALL the "brute squad" events in a single day! 1650 free, 200 fly, 400 IM. I'm doing it! Be there! Be fearless! :afraid:
Yikes! What have I gotten myself into??? Oddly enough, the brute squad day almost appeals to me. :D
Hey, about that set, I think I could do it- just not at your intervals! Hmmm, another challenge... I wonder how long it would take me? :bolt:
So, Swim', am I going to see you in Greenville??? :applaud:
Having done a 900 fly, you are now officially fearless, and can sign up for either event, or both, with confidence!
Here's a set I do a couple of times a year:
Aussie Power IM Set
1 x 800 IM on 16:00 :afraid:
2 x 400 IM on 8:00 :afraid:
4 x 200 IM on 4:00 :afraid:
8 x 100 IM on 2:00 :afraid:
= 3200 Y/M in 64 minutes.
"Aussie" because it has an 800 IM in it, which is something they actually swim in Australia. We should do it here! "Power" because everything is a power of two. We are allowed to be OCD in this sport! You can also call this set, "How to make 200 IMs a welcome relief."
Next February in Auburn: ALL the "brute squad" events in a single day! 1650 free, 200 fly, 400 IM. I'm doing it! Be there! Be fearless! :afraid:
Yikes! What have I gotten myself into??? Oddly enough, the brute squad day almost appeals to me. :D
Hey, about that set, I think I could do it- just not at your intervals! Hmmm, another challenge... I wonder how long it would take me? :bolt:
So, Swim', am I going to see you in Greenville??? :applaud:
