Pool swim today!
The Oro Valley Aquatics Center is open on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings for the long course, early. I was up at 5 and in the pool at 5:30. I believe the water was about 75 degrees.
It was hard to get in but once I did, no big deal.
Getting back into a swim rhythm is a chore but I am excited about this portion of training. I do enjoy being in the water. I remember when I swam the long course, before the pool was closed for renovations, I loved it. It was nice to swim further without turning. I didn't really keep track of my complete distance as I mixed up a few lengths with some kickboard lengths. I want to work on the strength in my legs and kick a little harder.
I thought that the idea was to kick less and pull more with my arms but I don't think I am kicking enough. I also want to work on my twist in the water during each stroke in order to help me reach further.
I love thinking about all the things that I can work on as I am training.
This will be my Tuesday and Thursday morning plan. I am tempted to swim after work as well on the shorter course at the YMCA just to work on some sprint drill and intervals. We shall see.
Weighed myself and I was weighing 136. I will be curious how the weight shifts or goes up and down based on what I am doing. I am going to keep track of that also. My food intake hasn't been bad. I am really conscious about what I eat. I am actually starting to enjoy my coffee black.
One thing is for certain...swimming makes me really hungry!
The Oro Valley Aquatics Center is open on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings for the long course, early. I was up at 5 and in the pool at 5:30. I believe the water was about 75 degrees.
It was hard to get in but once I did, no big deal.
Getting back into a swim rhythm is a chore but I am excited about this portion of training. I do enjoy being in the water. I remember when I swam the long course, before the pool was closed for renovations, I loved it. It was nice to swim further without turning. I didn't really keep track of my complete distance as I mixed up a few lengths with some kickboard lengths. I want to work on the strength in my legs and kick a little harder.
I thought that the idea was to kick less and pull more with my arms but I don't think I am kicking enough. I also want to work on my twist in the water during each stroke in order to help me reach further.
I love thinking about all the things that I can work on as I am training.
This will be my Tuesday and Thursday morning plan. I am tempted to swim after work as well on the shorter course at the YMCA just to work on some sprint drill and intervals. We shall see.
Weighed myself and I was weighing 136. I will be curious how the weight shifts or goes up and down based on what I am doing. I am going to keep track of that also. My food intake hasn't been bad. I am really conscious about what I eat. I am actually starting to enjoy my coffee black.
One thing is for certain...swimming makes me really hungry!
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