I almost forgot about this part like a lot of you forget about your swimming ;)
Though swimming was likely the best thing for me as I started back after a long lay off it was the most atrociously, awful feeling project to set out on! Part of the project, since I was at ground zero, was to really start from the bottom of the swimming ladder and re-vamp the swim stoke.
The first couple weeks was miserable just getting past 1500 meters of swimming. Lots of concentration on re-vamping things and getting a feel for the water was all that really mattered. From th middle of September through the middle of December i probably swim 3 x per week (every week) for 2000 meters EVERY time. Talk about a pitiful rut. Aaaargh
A trip to Connecticut at Christmas changed this, for whatever reason ... maybe it was because I was frustrated that my running had halted and there was nothing better to do in the sleepy, coastal town of Old Lyme. I think did 3 swims when i was there but it was more like 2500 - 3000 yards when I did swim ... and i found a little rhythm!
I was always tell folks that swimming just takes time and to be patient. Crap if i would opractice what I preach! Well it took forever but I made some progress. After consistently getting in the pool and sticking with the strength work things just started to click. Since the end of December, 95% of my swims have been 3000-3500 meters, nothing real speedy just consistent. Problem now? I'm in a stinkin rut again! Ooops, what would I tell clients now ;)
What did a week look like starting over?
Well, from September through December it was simplistic ... but it worked!
Though swimming was likely the best thing for me as I started back after a long lay off it was the most atrociously, awful feeling project to set out on! Part of the project, since I was at ground zero, was to really start from the bottom of the swimming ladder and re-vamp the swim stoke.
The first couple weeks was miserable just getting past 1500 meters of swimming. Lots of concentration on re-vamping things and getting a feel for the water was all that really mattered. From th middle of September through the middle of December i probably swim 3 x per week (every week) for 2000 meters EVERY time. Talk about a pitiful rut. Aaaargh
A trip to Connecticut at Christmas changed this, for whatever reason ... maybe it was because I was frustrated that my running had halted and there was nothing better to do in the sleepy, coastal town of Old Lyme. I think did 3 swims when i was there but it was more like 2500 - 3000 yards when I did swim ... and i found a little rhythm!
I was always tell folks that swimming just takes time and to be patient. Crap if i would opractice what I preach! Well it took forever but I made some progress. After consistently getting in the pool and sticking with the strength work things just started to click. Since the end of December, 95% of my swims have been 3000-3500 meters, nothing real speedy just consistent. Problem now? I'm in a stinkin rut again! Ooops, what would I tell clients now ;)
What did a week look like starting over?
Well, from September through December it was simplistic ... but it worked!
Swim - Monday / Wednesday / Friday
Bike - Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday
Run - Tuesday / Friday / Sunday
Strength - Sunday / Tuesday /Thursday OR Thursday / Sunday
Now?
Well it varies alot as I have gotten busier, but something like this:
Swim - Monday / Wednesday / Friday (occasional Sunday)
Bike - Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Saturday OR Sunday
Run (or alternative) - Tuesday Elliptical Trainer / Thursday - water run / Friday - Elliptical
Strength - Stiil shooting for Thursday & Sunday
The one thing I do now is take advantage when I have gaps of time, good weather or good energy ... mainly adding an extra ride. Then when things get busier or I can't get the bonus session in I fall back to my "basic schedule". It's comforting to know I can always get that done and make progress!
Well there you have it. We'll see how things progress. OH, I'm currently planning to jump back in to my first bike race this weekend ... time for another reality check ;)
Over the next couple weeks this space will have an update on some races that opened up the season. THEN, for couple weeks it will be previews, updates and reviews of the Train To Endure Winter Training Camp, this year presented by FUEL BELT!
Until Next Time ... DL
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