I'm sure some of you have been reading Dennis Baker's "A Day in the Life" series. For those who haven't, it's a chance to see what this guy goes through.
I've never met Dennis, but I have heard stories. To read that he does sets of 300s fly is astounding. I know he's been doing that all his life, but to have the drive to do it alone is great.
I must say, though, that his entries almost sound a little like bragging.
That said, to go 8x100 SCM free on 1:10 and call it recovery is remarkable for anyone, much less a 45-year-old man.
Any other thoughts?
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Certainly wouldn't meet Maglischo's definition.
He is an incredible athlete, no question. But is he married with children, like many of us? Apparently not. Does he have a typical nine-to-five job? Nope, he works in an aquatic facility. I don't know how much punishment my body could take in a day, but I just don't have the time to train more than I do (even if I wanted to).
If I would have to train at that level if I had his schedule, I am glad I have mine. I am happy to get in 3 days a week with work and family life.
I don't think it is bragging at all and think Swimming Worlds asked him to post what he does and he is posting. The tone of his messages sound no different than Ande's. I continue to be amazed at what some people can do, if he can do it (Ande or Dennis) he should be able to write it.
Heck I am excited sitting here in Downtown LA for a week at meetings that I was able to walk to the downtown YMCA and swim on my own 3 times. I don't get to write about it, but I am not doing sets of 300 butterflies either!
Certainly wouldn't meet Maglischo's definition.
He is an incredible athlete, no question. But is he married with children, like many of us? Apparently not. Does he have a typical nine-to-five job? Nope, he works in an aquatic facility. I don't know how much punishment my body could take in a day, but I just don't have the time to train more than I do (even if I wanted to).
If I would have to train at that level if I had his schedule, I am glad I have mine. I am happy to get in 3 days a week with work and family life.
I don't think it is bragging at all and think Swimming Worlds asked him to post what he does and he is posting. The tone of his messages sound no different than Ande's. I continue to be amazed at what some people can do, if he can do it (Ande or Dennis) he should be able to write it.
Heck I am excited sitting here in Downtown LA for a week at meetings that I was able to walk to the downtown YMCA and swim on my own 3 times. I don't get to write about it, but I am not doing sets of 300 butterflies either!
