a morning swim... a little test

In the past, the sets below were ones that I would do regularly as pull with fins.  I like pulling with fins for 2 reasons; 1) fins do not provide the buoyancy like pull buoys and require you to engage the core for rotation, 2) it’s fast and fun to kick off the walls with fins while working on the underwater streamline kick, but no kicking after the breakout.  

When I was last in swimming shape, 7 months ago, I would begin with a 32-31 sec 50 then work it down to a 22-21 sec by the last on.  Today was my first attempt at anything resembling a workout, managing only 5 rounds of the second set.  I think I’m about 4-5 sec slower… oh well, got something to work on!

10 Rounds: Total 500 yards

• 50 pull with fins @ 1:00, descend effort by 1 sec/50

10 Rounds: Total 1000 yards

• 50 pull with fins @ 1:00 EZ Distance Per Stroke

• 50 pull with fins @ 1:00 Descend Effort by 1 sec one even 50’s

Thank you so much Luke for the morning swim!

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Slow and Steady

Since our swimming is has not been regular, my main goal is just to enjoy the moment and aim for a feel of the water. The following set is a good way for me to do just that…  with a little hypoxic training.  😉

10 rounds of the following, no rest between 50’s and 25’s, 1500 yards total

• 50 easy pull with fins, easy distance/stroke, goal 9 strokes

• 25 underwater flutter kick

• 50 easy pull with fins, easy distance/stroke, goal 9 strokes

• 25 underwater dolphin kick

Thank you to our friends Moira and Gail for the wonderful gift of a swim for 2!

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