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900 yard Butterfly- Really!

Elaine Krugman
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!
  • Even before swimming this 900 Fly, you were a Butternut!! :bolt: Emphasis on "nut"? For sure! :bliss:There is a reason Ande calls me "Elaine-iaK" (or "elaine-I-ack"; his last version of it)! :ohyeah:
  • I am. :doh: You did say that, didn't you. :blush: Hmmm, can't find "Bobinator" on the list! :D
  • WOW!! Nicely done Elaine!! :applaud::bow: Thanks, J'! :) Hey, here's the best part: I'm not even sore today and wasn't yesterday, either! Word of advice to anybody who attempts this: Make sure to warm up adequately beforehand and stretch plenty when you get out. It worked for me! :agree:
  • Cheers to my fellow Butternuts! :chug: Well done, Elaine!!! :chug::chug::chug:
  • Well done, Elaine!!! :chug::chug::chug: Thanks, Swimosaur! I just completed my application and will soon be joining you as a Butternut! :wiggle: Hey, Swim', are you going to Greenville? If so, you will see me in the slowwww heat of 400 IM. And, if I live to see another heat, I'll cheer you on in yours! :cheerleader:
  • Great job Elaine on the 900 fly!! Looks pretty good to me. I saw an illegal turn at 475 yards that will dq you from the butternuts :(. HA! Kidding! :bolt: I'm not a butternut but we do 2 or 3 500 yard relaxed fly swims a year. I'm not sure if it helps me any but I know that if I can make 500 yards, 200 yards can't be that bad right? Never really occurred to me to try and go further than that. Maybe I'll do a 1650 fly one day just for fun. You've inspired me now.:bow:
  • ... Greenville? If so, you will see me in the slowwww heat of 400 IM ... First a 900 fly, then your inaugural 400 IM is ... LCM? You get points for bold! (and for blue and for comic sans ... :) ) The way I read the entry form for Greenville, the 400 IM is followed by a 30 minute break, then the 800 free. How about that for a double? :bouncing:
  • Great job Elaine on the 900 fly!! Looks pretty good to me. I saw an illegal turn at 475 yards that will dq you from the butternuts :(. HA! Kidding! :bolt: I'm not a butternut but we do 2 or 3 500 yard relaxed fly swims a year. I'm not sure if it helps me any but I know that if I can make 500 yards, 200 yards can't be that bad right? Never really occurred to me to try and go further than that. Maybe I'll do a 1650 fly one day just for fun. You've inspired me now.:bow: :lmao:You almost had me there for a minute! I'm glad I have inspired you, Peter. Go for it! :cheerleader: I plan on doing it again with the goal of going over 1,000. This time, I will put my camera on a tripod, so Bruce won't have to hold it up for 20 minutes! :worms: And, this time, he'll know I'll be ok, because I didn't get sore from swimming 900 yards. :D
  • First a 900 fly, then your inaugural 400 IM is ... LCM? You get points for bold! (and for blue and for comic sans ... :) ) The way I read the entry form for Greenville, the 400 IM is followed by a 30 minute break, then the 800 free. How about that for a double? :bouncing: :smooch: That's for the points! Yeah, I have that entry form on my desk, staring me in the face. So far, this is what I have entered: Day 1- 50 free, 100 ***, 50 back. And, I have made myself available for any/all relays. I haven't decided what else to enter, but the 100 fly is right before the relays. Hmmm... I could enter the 400 free, since it's at the end... Day 2- 50 ***, 200 ***, 400 IM. Too bad the 200 fly is before the 200 ***. And, too bad the 200 *** is right after the relays. What am I to do??? :worms: Entering the 800 is an option... I'm on a high points roll (Georgia Tech, Athens), so I am seriously considering maxing out my events each day. Tough decisions! So, are you going???
  • Bainbridge Island Meet? 500 Fly with me? Let me know, we can enter with the same time and hopefully put on a distance fly clinic for the spectators. Hopefully we'll be next to each other. I don't know yet if I'm going to that meet, but it sounds like a good idea :)