06/13/08

LCM
300 ez
2 x 100 free @1:35, 1 x 100 stroke @2:00
2 x 100 free @1:30, 1 x 100 stroke @2:00
2 x 100 free @1:25, 1 x 100 stroke @2:00
500 swim w/snorkel
4 x (50 stroke IM order by set @ 25 sec rest, 100 IM @ 25 sec rest)
4 x (150 pull @ 2:10, 50 pull @ 1:00)
200 ez
2 x 100 broken 200 IM @ 1:45, 1 x 100 breast @2:00
2 x 100 broken 200 IM @ 1:40, 1 x 100 breast @2:00
2 x 100 broken 200 IM @ 1:35, 1 x 100 breast @2:00
300 ez

4500m today.

I did the first practice and then stayed for the first set of the second so that I could do the set of 100s IM -- 100 fly/back, 100 breast/free. I had some extra time and decided I wanted to get some more IM training back in the workout after doing tons of aerobic freestyle over the last month. I made all of the 100s from that set on the 1:30 or better, so I felt pretty good about that. My IM is starting to feel strong again.

I put the Hydrohips around my chest at the end of the practice to check at how far back I go on my breaststroke pull. I'm nowhere near where I thought I was -- my pull is actually out in front of me by quite a bit. I also worked on establishing a better rhythm to my breaststroke, and I think a key is in how I breathe. I typically will just hold my breath until I'm just ready to pop my head up, exhaling at the last second. I think that I want to start my exhalation as soon as my head goes under. This should help me to establish a better rhythm and hopefully faster turnover.