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I don't do down very well so I'm trying to get back into the groove.

Been swimming again today, pre-work and breakfast!

Managed 2km which was good but I started to flag at about 50lengths so the last 30 were a lot slower than they should have been. Took about 1hr.

My breast stroke and front crawl are almost the same pace, but crawl takes a lot more effort and leaves me shagged! So, just like my running, I'm a bit one paced so need to work on pace.

I think if I can do some weights this will work as my upper body strength is pathetic really!! Also will try to do some drills with a float or pull bouy as I am sure that will make a difference.

Plan this week:
long swim today
short swim tomorrow + munchtime plod
long swim Wednesday
munchtime plod Thursday and/or Friday

Will continue to read my book on weights and try to get a routine in and do that a couple of times a week.

May even get on my exercise/bike!

Comments

fraggle said…
well done Pix - you're doing waaaaaaaaay more than I am at the moment even if you have lost your mojo.

hoping to get out and do something myself this week, if this persistant cough *ever* goes away!
12:52 PM, May 15, 2006
shortnginger said…
well done pix what a differance a few days can make your steming ahead nice one
12:55 PM, May 15, 2006
Evil Pixie said…
and I just bought prescription goggles!!
No point sulking - i don't sulk well!

fanks!
1:34 PM, May 15, 2006
fraggle said…
prescription goggles - serious stuff then!!







(you'll definitley being doing a tri later then!!)
4:04 PM, May 15, 2006
Evil Pixie said…
well I can't see Gnome when we go swimming!
4:15 PM, May 15, 2006
womble said…
Your swimming has the effect on me that I suspect my tales of 'just' doing a 10 mile run of a Sunday has on some people!!!!!! 10 lengths would knacker me!

The drills idea sounds good - like intervals/hills in running. It's all good exercise and will pay-off with your running when you get back there. No rush, enjoy what you're doing.

:o))
8:58 PM, May 15, 2006
b-z said…
great stuff pix
7:19 AM, May 16, 2006
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