2600 Swim by yours truly
Workout for the Week: Swim by yours Truly 2600 yards/meters 600 Warm Up 300 swim 200 pull 100 kick 1000 Drills with Fins and Snorkel 100 straight arm swim 100 fingertips to 6:00 R/ swim/L swim 1 x 200 fingertip drag by 25's alternate w/swim 2 x 100 tap head by 25's R/L alternate w/swim 1 x 100 6 kick stroke 1 x 100 4 kick stroke 1 x 100 2 kick stroke 500 pull Alternating by 100's full paddle/fist 300 swim w/fins and snorkel 200 swim choice cool down Workout for the Week: Swim by yours Truly 2600 yards/meters 600 Warm Up 300 swim 200 pull 100 kick 1000 Drills
Pull Bouy Mile Swim for Time:
26:39 That's a PR. Really working on getting my paddle back. Swam a 2650 today.
Sunday Ride
I am a minimalist, I can't stand stuff. When we moved into this house I told Ken, "If all of these cupboards end up getting filled, shoot me." Now almost all of my cupboards are empty and I still have too much crap. I hate crap. LESS is more. So I ended up letting go of a bunch of crap on Sunday. Two huge loads to the curb: TV's, wheels, bikes, VHS movies, tons of crap, I was done by 1 PM. Before I went inside someone came by and picked up some of my
Friday: Mountain Biking in New Mexico. Not only was I riding like and Old Lady
I was riding like a Scared Old Lady. It was pathetic. I was tired. Kimmie was tired. We had both decided we would have bailed if we hadn't committed to the ride. We were so committed to the ride, I forgot my shoes, and we went to go get them. Much Later, I realized my tire was on backwards
Update from New Mexico
Spring Break Rocks! This morning I ran to the park and did 3 laps, it was over 3 miles, and my record is 28:00. I don't know the exact distance. I have a time that I can compare to each time I run. Yesterday, I rode my SS up the mountain. That was interesting. It was a learning experience. I did learn a lot. I went from the house to Glenwood Hills. How to ride SS up a steep long grade: power/strength/power/strength
Race Day Check List:
Race Day Check List: For Triathlons: -at least 2 pair of goggles, I have actually used my 3rd pair. -swim suit or tri suit -swim cap - wet suit if needed. ---other cold weather triathlon gear: neoprene head cover, feet booties, extra swim cap -running shoes -transition towel -sunglasses -run cap/visor -body glide __ Bike ___ BIKE TOOLS ___ Bike lock ___ CHAIN LUBE (Wet lube and dry) ___ Shock Pump ___ Tire Pump Race Kit ___ spare tubes ___ tire levers ___ mini-pump ___ CO2 ___ energy gel ___ mini-tool ___ patch kit Spare Parts ___ Brake Pads (Always take a set of severe weather pads) ___Deraileur Hangers ___Deraileurs (Front and Rear) ___ Tires ___ Wheels ___ Skewers ___ Seat Post ___ Cables/Housing ___
Sorry to say girls, “Real Girls ride Single Speeds”.
That what some guy told me when he passed me. I had a great time at DORBA 6 hour. I felt really good, it was a bit chilly, I was dressed perfectly. I somehow managed to be relaxed, my timing was on, my field of vision was on. The morning of, I had to reseed my tire and add Stan's. That always makes me a little nervous. When you're dealing with what I'm dealing with, it's hard to be scared of anything. I felt so great showing up, getting registered, seeing everyone.
Swimming Drill: Tap your head drill
Tap Your Head Drill It lets you know where your head is for posture in the water. It gives you and indication of where your hand is to prevent over reaching (reaching in front of the head) It promotes rotation. How to do it: While swimming freestyle, stop in mid-recovery and lightly touch the crown of your head, then slip the hand into the water in front of the shoulder in a kind of catch-up fashion, and then the other hand pulls through and repeats the motion. This is a Sloooowww drill. Your hands should never
Swim Drill: 3-5
3-5 Switch This is another drill we are fond of right now for free. Reasons we like: Promotes rotation Promotes proper position and rhythm when breathing Promotes a strong kick How to do it: In a freestyle position, kick with one arm out and one at the side for five kicks, then take three strokes freestyle and repeat on the other side. The key points are to be at an angle to the water when kicking (> 45 degrees) and to look toward the bottom of the pool more, and remembering to breath out when kicking and
My new mile record for time: 6:31
I haven't run that fast since Junior High