@emmab0902 1600m in an outdoor 50m pool with strong winds . That is a workout; fewer turns = less glide rest breaks and the strong winds, I had a mental image of mini whitecaps breaking and interfering with breathing rhythm. Its definitely a harder workout than a 25m pool, harder than a 50m indoor pool.

@fishgutzy Nice that you now have 2 activities that you can do to relieve the stress of travel/work assignments.

Finished the week 5 for 5-- with Friday close to 85 minutes.
Today was a bit short-- 60. Had to get out early for a meeting

Increasing my running for a Half Marathon Training Cycle so have to move my swim time's around to match the limited lane swim times in the local pool.

Noon Hour splash. Started with 2 people per lane, then 3, then 4 and 5. So it was a brutal struggle to get into a rhythm. After 30 mins half the people left to the steam room and we were back to 2/lane so could settle into a rhythm.
1200m Front, breast and back. Just mixed and matched to follow what the 2 slowest swimmers were doing so I didn't have to pass them in the crowded situation.
It's a trick I learned that makes for a more relaxed swim.

50 minutes, 1800m

4500 yards @ 85 minutes

emmab0902 wrote: »

@juliet3455 when is your half? I was thinking of doing one in May but I think I've run myself out of time to train!

@emmab0902 My first half of the season was Sunday Feb 5, last weekend.
Now I am in a new training cycle for my April 8 HM in Jasper National Park - can you say Mountains and HM.
I think you probably can train up for a May HM. Your cardio and strength from swimming will help immensely.
I am using the Hal Higdon Intermediate 2 plan for the Jasper HM. It has more Tempo and speed work than the HH Intermediate 1 plan that I used for my Chilly Willy HM. They are basically 12 weeks long so May is do able. I tweaked my plan by adding in a few more long runs simply because I already do the middle distances ( 8-12 km ) every week so replacing some of them with longer runs was not a big challenge.

Here is the link from the MFP Monthly Running Challenge where Stan has compiled a Great collection of information and Training Plans.


http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1269023/running-related-sites-and-references/p1

Ironically the HM I just completed was called the Chilly Willy. Insert Politically and Socially incorrect pun here.
I was very happy with my result, 2nd in my Age Group 2:12:36 Chip Time. Which also is a new PB for me. Defended my 2nd place AG finish from last year. 2:13:00
Of course I must qualify my 2nd AG with the fact of the 6 people in my AG only 2 of us made it to the finish line so a 2nd by default if you will.

The event lived up to its name -22C at gun and with the wind the windchill in the open parts was ~ -31C. Once you were in the trees with the sun beating on you it was actually surprisingly warm. I actually had to open the vent zippers on my coat. Which probably sounds crazy to those who haven't lived in a True Cold Climate .

At the Start Line. On the Left, 2nd row behind 2113 and 2140. No frost on my Tocque. Note the dreary overcast sky.

The Finish Line. Notice the Frost on my Tocque, and the Bright Blue sky.
Clock Time shows 2:12:41, Chip Time like I said 2:12:36

Weather Report says it all.

The Race Bling ( actually my niece's bling showing 1st place AG )

The post race photo with my Tall Niece -Trista and her friend Vanessa ( her 1st HM ). I paced Vanessa until about km 3 to give her a good start - prevented her from getting pulled out fast with the leaders, something that happens to all runners at some time. Again Bright Blue Sky.

4 miles.

Been swimming four or 5 times a week.
2.5km per session.
Glad to log in and see all the activity on here!

About 1200 yds today of breast, back, free, kickboard, and dolphin kick (my favorite lately!).

yogiswimmer wrote: »

@juliet3455 - What is finger drag and shark?

Designed to reinforce the high elbow and rotation of the body

@yogiswimmer Finger Tip drag Video

There are multiple versions of the Shark Drill. I could not find an exact match to the version we use, This is the closest video example I could find. We don't rotate so far, ours is more like a regular swim stroke with the Shark Motion added between arm pulls. Usually on a 3 stroke rhythm, ie Shark, Pull, Pull, Pull; Shark that way you are switching sides with each Shark Stroke.

Shark Drill Video

Should include the Zipper Drill.
We will commonly include the Zipper Drill with the Finger Tip Drag as they have similar arm positions.

Zipper Drill Video