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?
I've gotten to know Dennis a bit over the years.....had some great races against him as well. At Worlds I was giving him some grief for his so called "taper" (3 days)......IMHO he should be swimming quite a bit faster than he is right now based on his training/conditioning (2:16 200m IM, 4:41 500y free for example)......and most likely would with more rest before a major meet.
I've gotten to know Dennis a bit over the years.....had some great races against him as well. At Worlds I was giving him some grief for his so called "taper" (3 days)......IMHO he should be swimming quite a bit faster than he is right now based on his training/conditioning (2:16 200m IM, 4:41 500y free for example)......and most likely would with more rest before a major meet.
