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(Goes off to Google 'skip-its', but loves the idea of a kiddies play workout)

I don't lift - can I join?! I say I don't lift .. I used to, but, well, life. Then I got into swimming until I reached my goal of swimming 5k. I have a habit of working towards a goal (running 1/2 marathon, swimming 5k etc), then 'taking a rest' and never getting back into it. Yet I love swimming. (I loathe running).…

Still swimming over here. 3 weeks from '5k day'. Got my white belt grading in KB the following day! That was well planned!!! But at that point I'll be the fittest I've ever been so regardless of the outcomes in either, I'll celebrate that.

But made myself go today despite lack of sleep due to a poorly pup. 3k today in 90mins.

Swimming and walking. And last three months have added Kickboxing. LOVE KB!

Really wasn't feeling it today. So a paltry 20 minutes.

@KacyCarpe = how's the recovery going?

Oh, I hear ya. I'm 1600 average (MFP gave me 1260, and Garmin gives me the extra for my 7 day a week exercise regimen). I've not lost a thing in about 6 weeks. However... it was about 6 weeks ago I upped from swimming 4 times a week to adding in kick boxing 3 times a week. Both of which are also increasing in intensity.…

Yea to pool being open again Bruceapple, and great consistency on the swims. Ouchy mtaratoot. Wearing a hole in your foot doesn't sound great! But glad to hear you're back in now. I've been swimming fairly consistently since Christmas 4 times a week. Following a training program for a charity swim I'm doing at the end of…

Yeah, I'm gaining even though I'm technically doing everything 'right'. But exercise is doing wonders for my mood, my extreme periods and my body shape, so, ya know? I figure I've got enough to worry about. I'll keep logging, keep accountable, keep exercising and if the pay off for less symptoms is no weightloss on the…

Ow ow ow ow!!!!!!! Oof, Feeling it just thinking about that! Nasty! Hope the Physio is able to reassure you. And I'm sure swimming will be a good exercise place holder for you once you're back out of the brace and on the road to recovery once again. And yeah, you're right. I need to give myself a break on the scales. Hard…

Soooo... KacyCarpe, how was your flipturn lesson? And have you started Karate again yet?! I've gotten my OH involved, so I'm now KB 3 times a week, and swimming 4... The swim intensity is only until end of March when I'll back it off a session. It's good though. Really enjoying it. The only downside is the water weight -…

Go for it! Just be mindful of who's where in the lane (my pet peeve - not allowing faster swimmers to go ahead at the end of a length), or, (when there's only one other person,) split the lane, and enjoy!

I wish I could've gotten in to the meditative state today... twas meant to be 1.2km 'easy' pace... but I just couldn't get into a rythym. I'd jumped into a lane with 3 other swimmers and they were all just slightly faster than me. So I'd let them go, swim a few lengths, realise they're coming up behind me so swim faster to…

Yes! Exactly. Fartleck for the win! So intervals could be something like: 10 mins gentle swim to warm up. Main set of 4 (you choose) x 25,50 or 100 metres at 'steady pace' then warm down. Or the main set at steady pace followed by a timed exercise of 'how far can you go in 5 minutes?' then a 10 min warm down. Just playing…

Hey NJPaula. Welcome back to MFP and welcome to this group! We're not terribly active, but hopefully some more peeps checking in will revive this group again. I'm 43 (I think...! Don't really keep track of age) and thought I was peri. Turns out I have fibroids to thank for my symptoms instead. I'm currently in the 160…

Hey! Nah, intervals are for everyone. But not necessary, if you see what I mean? I'm following a race training schedule just so that I progress nice and sustainably, rather than going all out and killing myself. If I can figure out how, I'll post a pick of my schedule so you see what I mean. The intervals are about raising…

Happy new year! It's not really very active, but feel free to befriend me and we can cheer each other on and share our research.

Nice one KacyCarpe. I've restarted the whole thing today (well, yesterday). Monday and Wednesday is cross training (Kickboxing - just started a class. It's ace!). Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday are my swim days with Tuesday and Thursday being easy swims. Friday intervals and Sunday long. This Sunday will be 1k, so…

I've usually found the nearest equivalent and gone for that. Especially if the calories given are close to or less than my smart watch has given me.

I am! (I'm 'skinnyrev2b', just rebooted). I'm swimming mostly, now with some kickboxing thrown in, and the odd YWA session from Centre thrown in. Today was day 6 for me. Oooph, fan the flames indeed.

I've been out of the pool for about 3 weeks now due to Christmas doos interfering with opening times and then Covid - so really feeling the withdrawal symptoms. Got back in today and could only manage 10 minutes - mainly cos the pool was so busy (still school holidays) that I couldn't find a rhythm. My usual front crawl…

Ooo, hope the pool reopens quickly Bruceapple!

Just commenting to support Lietchi's comment. Most of us start off just counting calories. Thes rest comes more (or less) important as we get more focused on the journey and our goals. For instance, I noticed my protein intake was woefully low week by week so I keep an eye on that. But that's it.

Another 45 mins mile, again, easy. Split between FC, BrS and BkS. Also did an intervals session this week, with average 100 split of 2:30. Dunno if I can keep that up for 2 hours, but it felt easy enough. Mainly improved in the turns...

1 mile in 45 mins - consciously 'easy', so really very pleased with that. That 2.5 hours for the distance is looking increasingly like pessimism. I may even - may - achieve 2hrs...

Didn't Scuba. OH was knackered post working week, so we went for a long walk instead Today was a 'long' easy swim. 1.2k. Did it in 34 mins so not bad time wise.

Did it... Well, 800m of it. To answer my question, yes. Poor technique and cold muscles. Actively reminding myself to go easy (instead of seeking the unclear 'steady'), meant my breathing eased out, my stroke lengthened, my body naturally rotated more and I was faster without feeling winded. As in, 15sec per 100 faster ...…

The skipping rope was good - well, ok once I'd reminded myself how to skip! But I didn't warm up properly and nearly wrecked my left calf muscle. It's hurt to stand up/weight bear for the last week. Once I get moving it eases off so it's not an injury, just proper DOMS. It's eased over the week, and the swimming and yoga…

My challenge: 5k Where abouts in the training schedule: w1,d7 How long till the event: Early march - haven't booked a slot at the pool yet What's in your training plan for today?: Missed the last few updates so here's the week in review. I did the two workouts above, then the program called for a yoga session. That was…