On Saturday I had the opportunity to work out with a group of YMCA Tri-club member in a swim clinic. I find these types of events really have helped me improve. Every time I participate in training like this I always get something out of it and is time well spent.
The objective of the clinic [...]
My goal this morning was to do 2000y in the pool but only completed 800y. Sometimes it is not the quantity of the workout but the quality. It is even better when you have an experienced Ironman looking over your shoulder to help you along. Today my stroke was broken down and some basic technique [...]
Posted on June 14th, 2009 in Open Water Swimming, Workouts
This weekend I had the opportunity to do an open water swim with a group of experienced swimmers. I met my group by the bank of the Manasquan River in Point Pleasant. There was a nice little beach and I jumped right in. While I was the only swimmer without a wet suit I was [...]
I opted for the pool this morning and felt pretty good although I was pressed for time. I grabbed my gear and my (work) suit and right into the pool. I did a 200y warm up followed by 4×50, 4×100, 2×150, and a long 1×350. Rest varied between sets I wanted to make sure I [...]
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