IMSG 2010 week 4 swim thread

Cervelo

 Hello Everyone.

On my first swimming test I was able to do 1000 meters in 19 min, Keep in mind that I didn’t got in the water over 13 months, Today I did my 2^nd test in 16 min and I’m super happy   , I know I’m not a fast swimmer but I’m glad to drop off 3 min of my time  in just 4 weeks 

Tom Glynn

I'm getting faster too, but you're going to beat me out of the water!

1,000 yard test: August 19:25, October 18:07, This week 17:26.



I think flip turn skills would net me another 30 seconds but that's for another time!



tom

ht001

There must be something in this March air. I’m with you Cervelo, something is going on with my swimming….and I kinda like it! I’ve been really enjoying being in the water again, and have approached my workouts as a nice break from all the running and biking, and an opportunity to really be aware of body position and being calm in the water. So last month when I did my T-Pace test I came out at 17:05 I thought I must have miscounted. Back in 2008, the last time I did testing of this sort I generally came out between 18:03 and 18:07. I did a ton of work on form and body position since then, so I figured it was possible to have a minute’s worth of improvement. But you never know. Miscounting does happen. So today I go in and I knock out 1000 in 16:55. I really felt good; steady, strong, and aware through the whole thing. What a joy! It’s funny. When I have a little victory like this I almost could care less about the upcoming big-a$$ race….I feel like I already accomplished something great!

Cervelo

Good Job Olivia, It shows that Endurance Nation approach of not swimming during the off season does work. 

 

ht001

DOOODE Where'd you dig up the whip smiley!??! Oh how we miss him!!!