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!
So, are you going???
Right now I intend to go. I am also considering this meet, which is the following weekend. I will pick one or the other.
If Greenville, then (tentatively) Day 1: 200 IM, 200 back, 50 back, 400 free; Day 2: 100 back, 50 fly, 400 IM, 800 free.
That was marvelous.
If there is a next time, you need to go for an entire 1,000!
Love your enthusiasm.
If I had known is was 900 yards at the time, I would have gone another 100- at least! But, I lost count... :blush:
Next time, I'll have Bruce keep count while he is filming. :D (The camera will be on a tripod, so he should be able to handle jotting hash marks on my board!)
Thanks, 'Silver! :smooch:
If I had known is was 900 yards at the time, I would have gone another 100- at least! But, I lost count... :blush:
Next time, I'll have Bruce keep count while he is filming. :D (The camera will be on a tripod, so he should be able to handle jotting hash marks on my board!)
Thanks, 'Silver! :smooch:
Sounds like slave labor to me. :bolt:
Right now I intend to go. I am also considering this meet, which is the following weekend. I will pick one or the other.
If Greenville, then (tentatively) Day 1: 200 IM, 200 back, 50 back, 400 free; Day 2: 100 back, 50 fly, 400 IM, 800 free.
:cheerleader: Make it Greenville!
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:
As for stroke advice, I'm not well-versed at aerobic fly. One of my goals for this fall is to do more of it, including in competition.
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.
:doh: You did say that, didn't you. :blush: Hmmm, can't find "Bobinator" on the list! :D
Hehehe! Bobinator is not my real name, as beautiful as it is. My non-usms name is Robin Walker. You should find me on there, at least I was right after I did it. I actually did another 500 yesterday in a solo workout and yes you inspired me. I thought about trying a 1,000 but I was definitely done after a 500.
Hehehe! Bobinator is not my real name, as beautiful as it is. My non-usms name is Robin Walker. You should find me on there, at least I was right after I did it. I actually did another 500 yesterday in a solo workout and yes you inspired me. I thought about trying a 1,000 but I was definitely done after a 500.
Yeah, I knew that; I was just teasin'! :D
So, by the looks of it, you were the first Forumite to achieve Buttnernut status; at least of those who have come forward. 12/8/2007 was the date you swam 500 fly. And, it appears you are on Team NASTI! Well, then, as you know, you can let Doug Church know of your latest Butternut accomplishment and he will add it under your name, on the website. Way to go! :applaud: And, I am glad I inspired you! Hey, at least I'm good for somethin' around here... :bolt:
