I was lucky that I had my 14 year old daughter timing me using an android app. I have timed her at many a distance event in her age group meets and we have a good system of signals to communicate. We just reversed roles!
I was lucky that I had my 14 year old daughter timing me using an android app.
There's an app for that? Do tell. That would save writing down all those splits!
Did my first one this year and made 4785. Was really happy with that and probably could have made more with a better suit and lane (I got the slanted lane between the deep and shallow end w/ a jet on the far side). My strategy was to start easy and build @ 2000 and 4000 yards. While I felt like the effort was increasing, I pretty much did 1:15 - 1:16 every 100. I had a rabbit to chase down in the lane next to me which helped keep me busy and focused. It really bothered me to not know how fast I was going. I knew the yardage but had no idea on the pace.
Nice work on getting 4785 on your first go! It is really tough to not know your pace. Usually when I do the postal swims, I make sure to have a clock that is visible from my lane. It makes it much easier to stay focused when you know the pace you're swimming...at least I think so.
Nice job. Congrats!
Thanks Kirk!
I finally got good enough at my flip turns to keep them closed the entire swim this year and crushed the 5k mark with 5085 yards! I was so excited!
Nice job. Congrats!
Last year I did 3850 after only a couple of months on the Team. This year, the goal was 4300 and I did that! Yay! And I'm really excited to see that I've knocked a minute off my mile swim from a meet back in July. Finished off for a total of 8k for training today. I'm pooped! Time for a protein shake followed by a glass of vino. Have a great weekend, y'all!
Yes it is awesome I use it for my kids. When you are done you can email yourself (or anyone) the file. play.google.com/.../details
Thanks! I downloaded this app, and it made it incredibly easy to fill out the online form for the postal meet! I like how it lets you email the splits and cumulative times right to your email!
Last year I did 3850 after only a couple of months on the Team. This year, the goal was 4300 and I did that! Yay! And I'm really excited to see that I've knocked a minute off my mile swim from a meet back in July. Finished off for a total of 8k for training today. I'm pooped! Time for a protein shake followed by a glass of vino. Have a great weekend, y'all!
Well done!
