I officially did my longest swim ever yesterday. It was 3000 yards. Go me!
I had a 2300yd main set, and did 300 for warm-up, so I figured I'd stay in the pool for a 400 cool-down to get to 3000. It was awesome. And someone (who clearly doesn't know much about swimming, thank goodness) asked me if I was on a swim team! I told him that I was not, but the mental push that that gave me helped me drop a few seconds off my dragging-my-ass 50s at the end of a 4x500 workout.
Also, last week my coach mentioned to me that I stopped kicking when I breathe (who knew?) and that I should focus on kicking through the whole stroke. I did that today and definitely felt more efficient.
I love setting new milestones. It's great to actually see the training working, and I'm starting to get pumped for racing to start. I can't wait to see where I am this year compared to last. Hopefully it'll be an improvement!
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Wow, way to go! Having just had a breakthrough of sorts in the pool myself I know how great it feels!
I am thinking about joining Team TRIumph so maybe I'll see you there...Drew
3000 yards! woo-hoo!
seriously, that's a big swim, congrats.
its cool that you're starting to get excited for racing season. only a couple more months...
I still remember the first time I got to 3000 yards...it felt like a miracle. Congrats on reaching your new milestone!
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