swam my first ever 1hr postal this morning and was able to do 5,000. It was actually kinda fun, but I admit, I kinda got bored after the first mile. How does distance stack up for a 43yr old?
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Swam my 1HP today. I am sore! I shouldn't be, but I am. I started getting calf cramps in my left leg with 8 minutes to go. I swam it off over a 100. I sprinted the last 3 minutes, and I could feel both legs cramping at that point.
While it is a boring swim, it wasn't as bad as last year. I found myself counting my strokes with each lap. When I started to fatigue, my stroke count started to increase by 1, then 2. When I noticed it, I tried to stretch out more and glide. That seemed to help return to my normal cadence, which also meant better flip turns and breathing.
All in all, glad to be finished. I beat my yardage from last year by 175, so I am happy. 12 months until the next one.
Swam my 1HP today. I am sore! I shouldn't be, but I am. I started getting calf cramps in my left leg with 8 minutes to go. I swam it off over a 100. I sprinted the last 3 minutes, and I could feel both legs cramping at that point.
While it is a boring swim, it wasn't as bad as last year. I found myself counting my strokes with each lap. When I started to fatigue, my stroke count started to increase by 1, then 2. When I noticed it, I tried to stretch out more and glide. That seemed to help return to my normal cadence, which also meant better flip turns and breathing.
All in all, glad to be finished. I beat my yardage from last year by 175, so I am happy. 12 months until the next one.
