Tonight there were only a few swimmers at the Friday Optional Workout. I really like to pound out a long distance workout, most of the time pulling/.
After my normal 500 w/u, I decided I would pull the rest of the workout. 800 / 600 / 400 / 200 / 100.
The 800 started out tough, but by about the 600, I started to loosen up more. I turned at the 400 at 5:38 and came back to finish around 11:08 or something.
The 600 really felt good. Its now Sunday, and I am struggling to remember my time. But it was strong and fast. I probably averaged 1:22s, so around 8:12 would be right.
The 400 I had Agnes and Daisy cheering me on. I told them I wanted to be under 5:25. I ended up going 5:18, so I was really happy.
The 200 I was told by Daisy and Agnes that I had to be under 2:30. I went out in 1:13, and came back in 1:15 for a 2:28. I was pleased, but not overlly happy.
The 100 was just a mad dash down the pool and back. The goal was under 1:10. I came in at 1:08 high, so I was happy.
200 cool down.
OK the workout was nice. I just need the consistant training.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Wednesday 11/7/07 - Almost, But Not Yet
This morning's workout was tough, more mentally than physically. The main set 3 X 200s, 50 smooth, rest 10 secs, 100 hard (50 build with faster arms, 50 apply the legs), rest 10 secs, then 50 bring it all home.
Round 1 : Not too bad. 2:16 was my time after deducting the 20 secs rest.
Round 2 : It started to hurt, but I hung on barely, to get a 2:17.
Round 3 : Mentally I just didn't have it. I was on pace for another 2:16, but at the 125 I just hit the wall and stopped. I wasn't happy with it, but it just means that I I need to be more consistent with my training and be more focused.
Round 1 : Not too bad. 2:16 was my time after deducting the 20 secs rest.
Round 2 : It started to hurt, but I hung on barely, to get a 2:17.
Round 3 : Mentally I just didn't have it. I was on pace for another 2:16, but at the 125 I just hit the wall and stopped. I wasn't happy with it, but it just means that I I need to be more consistent with my training and be more focused.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Saturday, 11/3/07 - Banquet Night
Today was a busy day. First swimming. Then errands. Then prepping for the banquet. Then the banquet.
The workout this morning was really fun and brought back a lot memories during my first year on the team. We had part of the old gang all swimming together from the pain lane. There was myself, Viking (visiting from up north), Dr. Tom, Drew, Ken Bixler, and BGS.
When trying to remember the workout, I am drawing a blank except for the main pull set. I believe it was 5 X 200s pull on 2:45. the 2:45 was a good interval. I went 2:24, 2:28, 2:25, 2:24, 2:16. I stepped up the last one when Viking said I had to beat him or I'd have to buy his drinks all night. Now of course I knew I really didn't have to, but it was a fun wager. He said he would make his move on the 75, so I made sure I took the first 75 smooth and work my ass off the last 125. My final 50 was all but a mess as I did whatever I could to get my arms to go as fast as they could. I finished in 2:16, to my amazement. I'll take that. Viking always knows how to make me swim fast.
The rest of the day/night all I did was stress about the banquet. Will I say the right things? will I be funny? Will I do the team justice? So many things to do. This will be my third year as head coach and occupying most of the stage with award presentations. Even when I got to the banquet, all I did was stress. I really need to not worry about it. I guess though its sort of a sacrafice though for the good of the team. Honoring my swimmers with serious and funny awards make the night fun and entertaining to all. After analyizing it more, I think due to my promotion at work, I didn't have the nomal free time to prepare more in advance. So I think next year I will just make sure I am ready over a week in advance so that I can relax at both the pre-party and banquet and then roll. After talking with others, the banquet came over as a success. I was funny. People enjoyed the awards. Kenny did great as my co-presenter of funny awards. The only glitch was the video Bart, Don, Anne and myself did a few weeks ago. We pretended that I traveled the night of the banquet to Bhutan to see Anne and give her the UCOC patch she earned.
OK I am getting sleepy now and want to go to bed. I will proof-read later.
The workout this morning was really fun and brought back a lot memories during my first year on the team. We had part of the old gang all swimming together from the pain lane. There was myself, Viking (visiting from up north), Dr. Tom, Drew, Ken Bixler, and BGS.
When trying to remember the workout, I am drawing a blank except for the main pull set. I believe it was 5 X 200s pull on 2:45. the 2:45 was a good interval. I went 2:24, 2:28, 2:25, 2:24, 2:16. I stepped up the last one when Viking said I had to beat him or I'd have to buy his drinks all night. Now of course I knew I really didn't have to, but it was a fun wager. He said he would make his move on the 75, so I made sure I took the first 75 smooth and work my ass off the last 125. My final 50 was all but a mess as I did whatever I could to get my arms to go as fast as they could. I finished in 2:16, to my amazement. I'll take that. Viking always knows how to make me swim fast.
The rest of the day/night all I did was stress about the banquet. Will I say the right things? will I be funny? Will I do the team justice? So many things to do. This will be my third year as head coach and occupying most of the stage with award presentations. Even when I got to the banquet, all I did was stress. I really need to not worry about it. I guess though its sort of a sacrafice though for the good of the team. Honoring my swimmers with serious and funny awards make the night fun and entertaining to all. After analyizing it more, I think due to my promotion at work, I didn't have the nomal free time to prepare more in advance. So I think next year I will just make sure I am ready over a week in advance so that I can relax at both the pre-party and banquet and then roll. After talking with others, the banquet came over as a success. I was funny. People enjoyed the awards. Kenny did great as my co-presenter of funny awards. The only glitch was the video Bart, Don, Anne and myself did a few weeks ago. We pretended that I traveled the night of the banquet to Bhutan to see Anne and give her the UCOC patch she earned.
OK I am getting sleepy now and want to go to bed. I will proof-read later.
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