Was kinda looking forward to the swim, but not holding high hopes for it to go well. We did lots of kick and pull and drills. We also did what are called windsprints. This is where, one one breath, you sprint to the other end of the pool. It really is a bit of a mental game. Right on cue, when I passed the center stripe, my lungs started to burn, and I made it to the 2/3 point the first time, the flags the second time. Coach Elody says that you really have to push yourself, close your eyes! if seeing the line makes your lungs burns. just keep driving. So the last time, I started blowing some bubbles at the half, then each time my lungs started to burn, I blew some out and drove on, and made it!
The fins never came out of the bag tonight. very nice. I think I am starting to understand the kick now. You really have to snap your leg forward. The kick you do in running and cycling is a kick towards the back, to propel you forward. In the swim, however, you have to snap your leg forward. If you dont do this, your legs sink, and you have to drag too much water. Like I do, or should I tentatively say, used to do.
I used what I called a 3-beat kick, and I think I am using that terminology correctly. This is where I kick 3 times for each pull of the arm, and pause through the rotate. and it worked tonight. The strokes didnt feel like I was overworked, I was able to control the effort level while staying on the surface and not sinking.
It was fun. and work. lots of work. but fun...
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