Hey gang, we leave Tuesday for 18 days to "work" on a couple of back-to-back Alaskan cruises (I teach adult arts & crafts classes aboard ship.). When I was training for Nationals, I was SURE that by the time I finished Nationals, I would want to take those 18 days off from swimming to rest my shoulders and just do dryland work. But, after many bad nights of sleep in a row (heat intolerance issues at Nationals), I did a crash and burn last night (thanks to 2 Tylenol PM), and had an awesome workout at the pool. I had forgotten, after 31 years, how GOOD it felt to do a hard post-taper swim! :bliss:I feel great and started mourning the loss of pool access during my travels, until I remembered the ship's tiny indoor pool! :D I obviously won't be able to "swim", but I CAN do drills... I'm thinking the feet first scull, kicking with my hands up against the wall, egg beater kick, and, ??? For various reasons, I won't be purchasing and bringing a tether or any other eqt. besides my suit and goggles. So, if you can recommend drills based on the size of the pool, I would greatly appreciate it. Below is a photo I shot of the pool last year, while working aboard ship.
Thanks! And, happy travels to any of you who have summer travel plans, as well. :)
P.S. I don't have a laptop (or fancy phone), so I'll be off the forums during my travels- unless I pop into an internet cafe. I'll miss you guys!
Can I ask how? We have only gone on one short, "test" cruise since I get motion sick very easily. I was ok except the day at sea when half the boat was green because of a storm. I survived with dramamine but I felt dull and zombie-ish instead of like I was on a party boat. I couldn't even eat breakfast. I wish I could give you some tips for drills in small pools but that is not something I have had personal success with. When the pool is tiny, I head to the cardio and weight equipment instead.
If it's during the day and I can see out, I look out to the horizon and keep my eyes fixed on it to stay oriented. Better yet, if it's not too rough to be out on deck, the fresh air helps. Ginger and apples both help and I take Antivert which doesn't make me drowsy like Dramamine. Alcohol is off limits, as is rich food. I also use a battery operated wristband that looks like a watch, but it delivers an electronic impulse to the nerve in the wrist. It's my husband's; he use to use it when he went out albacore fishing. I can't remember the details as to why/how it works, but he was given it as a gift by a fishing buddy and I figure what the heck? :)
Will you be on land long enough during stops to find a pool?
I haven't been to Alaska since 1983 and my husband has never been. So, our free port days will be spent exploring- and getting A LOT of walking/ hiking in! :D
the best way to get something out of a workout when you don't have goggles is to go buy goggles.
The best way to get something out of a small pool is to buy a stretch cord! Do the drills recommended here too and you wont miss a beat!
I have goggles; no problem there. As for the stretch cord, I figured it was too late to order it and have it arrive on time. And, I didn't feel it was worth paying extra $$ to have it sent "rush". The drills posted on this thread will keep me busy- and a happy camper! :bliss:
Elaine...hmm forget drill in the pool have the Capt. assign you a watcher...jump over the side and keep up with the ship...simple really...
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Feel drills, paddle entry...personally I'd just forget it and relax use the cardio equipment in the gym if you can.
:bump: Thanks for the laugh:) 's Boy do I wish I had Elaine's job....(you're kidding about your first suggestion right:afraid:)
the best way to get something out of a workout when you don't have goggles is to go buy goggles.
The best way to get something out of a small pool is to buy a stretch cord! Do the drills recommended here too and you wont miss a beat!
Welcome back, Elaine!! I'm glad you had such a nice trip.
Yeah no kidding! Things were quiet here since you've been gone! Alls we've managed to talk about here was training quantification and deck changing...
Yeah no kidding! Things were quiet here since you've been gone! Alls we've managed to talk about here was training quantification and deck changing...
Or.. are you a swinger or not and getting naked on deck. See, you have to make Elaine miss the forums so she won't leave again.
