So we're about 1.5 weeks into my "formal" (meaning actually having a calendar & list of workouts & checking them off) training plan. So far no major issues! Wheeeww! As expected, swimming has been challenging.
Does anyone else feel as if they could eat a horse after a swim workout?! I'm not joking, it's BAD! If I swim in the morning, I am hungry ALL DAY LONG! No matter how much I shovel in my mouth. Any suggestions on commiserations are welcome on this one!
Anyway, I decided to go & talk with the Masters Swim Coach to see if I was "ready". He eased my fears somewhat, in that they have all levels of swimmers in the class. Wheewww! I won't be the only slow freestyler, zig zagging backstroker or sinking butterflyer there! :) What I was/am worried about is flip turns! UUUGGGHHH! I've had lessons probably 3 times over the years on mechanics and how to do them, I could probably verbally walk someone through how to do them. But ask me to perform it & you get a spitting sputtering mess at the bottom of the pool, usually facing the wrong way. :( So as I was checking out the other "Masters" abilities in the pool, I realized even the guy who looked like he might sink at any moment was flip turning at the wall. "Oh sh*t!" I thought. Then, "if that guy can do it, dammit I SHOULD be able to"!
So after my endurance set, I decided that during my cool down I would work on my flip turns. One flip between freestyle and one into backstroke, 6 sets. WHY I decided to work on anything form related after swimming 2100m (42laps out & back) is beyond me! It started out "interesting", a nose full of water, totally missing the wall, pushing off into the bottom of the pool, just as expected. But as I relaxed (or just got more tired), they started to feel a little better. I had at least 2 that felt "normal". Now I'm sure from the side of the pool looking down, I looked like drowning maniac, but it'll do for now. The day I master the flip turn will be VERY exciting!!! It's been something I've dared not attempt for so long, when I can do it, I win!
So I've decided from each post I write (if applicable), I need a positive & a negative. Something I can be proud of & something I can work on next time.
Positive: I swam 51 laps & never had an "I want to quit" moment!!!
Negative: FLIP TURNS!!!!!
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