After finishing up a block of work Thursday, I took a long lunch break and went to the Y to swim. I figured I was about due for another long swim, and the weather was really nice.
I decided I'd try more of the "yards on time" intervals. For the first two 400 blocks, I did 100s on 2:30. I'd get done around 2:15, and then rest the remainder until it was time to go again. For the next 400, I did whatever I wanted for the 100s, resting as needed. Threw some breast stroke in there (or my version of it, anyway). For the last 400, I did 50s on 1:15. That was getting rough for the breathing. I may have done 200 and then took a break before the last 200.
After that I laid outside some. It was nice and relaxing.
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Outdoor swimming at the YMCA
I am now a YMCA member.
Got my 20% off per month via the friend referral and did a short swim this afternoon right after lunch! :) I'm looking forward to being outside swimming. Man, it's so different and much more enjoyable.
I didn't have much time thanks to my 2 hours at the Apple store this morning, but I decided I'd do a quick 800. I did 400 as I pleased, taking some breaks. Then I did 400 on 1:15. I think that's how you say it? I'm very slow swimming. I can do a 50 anywhere around :57 or 1:03. I think most people do 100 around 1:20. I saw something last night that talked about starting each interval at a certain measure of time. So if I can muster a minute for 50 yards, then I would have about 15 seconds of rest before I'd start again. That way you stay working and consistent, not taking too long of breaks.
I think it worked well. I really need to remember to focus on pulling rather than kicking. It's amazing how little you need to kick with swimming. And, over-kicking makes me completely unable to breathe. I found the pull buoys and kick boards on my way out of the pool. They are in the indoor pool area, which is right off the outdoor pool.
I stuck my foot in the indoor pool water...it felt like bath water!
I have not one pool but apparently 3 pools to choose from. The schedules look kinda complicated. But it looks like every afternoon is all mine to swim outside. And maybe some sunbathing too.
Got my 20% off per month via the friend referral and did a short swim this afternoon right after lunch! :) I'm looking forward to being outside swimming. Man, it's so different and much more enjoyable.
I didn't have much time thanks to my 2 hours at the Apple store this morning, but I decided I'd do a quick 800. I did 400 as I pleased, taking some breaks. Then I did 400 on 1:15. I think that's how you say it? I'm very slow swimming. I can do a 50 anywhere around :57 or 1:03. I think most people do 100 around 1:20. I saw something last night that talked about starting each interval at a certain measure of time. So if I can muster a minute for 50 yards, then I would have about 15 seconds of rest before I'd start again. That way you stay working and consistent, not taking too long of breaks.
I think it worked well. I really need to remember to focus on pulling rather than kicking. It's amazing how little you need to kick with swimming. And, over-kicking makes me completely unable to breathe. I found the pull buoys and kick boards on my way out of the pool. They are in the indoor pool area, which is right off the outdoor pool.
I stuck my foot in the indoor pool water...it felt like bath water!
I have not one pool but apparently 3 pools to choose from. The schedules look kinda complicated. But it looks like every afternoon is all mine to swim outside. And maybe some sunbathing too.
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