It's always the first weekend in August...about the warmest time for that lake. They allow wetsuits since it's just a "fun swim" anyway. It was only restricted when USMS got involved that one year. Glad I wasn't in there. I'm a warm water type of guy. 70 is pushing it for me to go "naked".
Originally Posted by thewookiee On your "burst+cruise" are you doing speed burst for 30 meters, then swimming easy for 20 meters? Nope, just going 15+ meters and then cruising back.
On your "burst+cruise" are you doing speed burst for 30 meters, then swimming easy for 20 meters?
Enjoy the Long Bridge. I guess I didn't remember they allowed wetsuits as, when I did it, it was a USMS National Championship event. I've still got to sneakily plan another summer vacation with my family around there so I can do it again!
Originally Posted by Karl_S Uh-oh. I was afraid this might show up in HVT. BTW Calvin, nice job on that set. If I were to swim the same times SCY that you did LCM it would be a good performance for me. I guess the "target" times would be 1:12, 2:24, 3:36, 4:48, which starts out pretty believable but would be near my 500 race-pace at the 400. @ Karl, Thanks for props! It was a tough set because this Bob Steele character has a different definition of "warm-up" than I do. Since high school, my "warm-up period" has ranged from 2500 to 5000 yards/meters. I think my performance in all sets yesterday would have been drastically improved with more warm-up. The set is tough to hold that pace because of trying to simultaneously keep the stroke count even and the HR even. Without the stroke rate element, I could pace myself at "RED" HR and hold 1:12-1:13s, but as you can see, the stroke rate increased and the time increased, which shows as the distance ramped up, I got less out of my stroke trying to "spin my arms faster" instead of thinking about getting more out of each stroke! @ pwb, Bob gave the set. In fact, all my workouts through Wednesday morning will be Bob Steel written and directed.
Thanks for the suggestions; I might be able to get to Longhorn aquatics on Friday... I'll check to see when they swim. I'm taking the swim gear up to Dallas, but we'll be pretty pressed for time. I've got my mom in tow and will be stopping in to see some relatives over toward Fort Worth after UT Dallas, so we're headed in the opposite direction from Rockwall, otherwise I might stop in for an evening workout. As it is I'm just hoping to get in some laps on UT Dallas campus after the 2 PM tour. We'll see.
Originally Posted by pwb I like that Aussie fitness test and am going to borrow it. Was it given by coach Steele? Uh-oh. I was afraid this might show up in HVT. BTW Calvin, nice job on that set. If I were to swim the same times SCY that you did LCM it would be a good performance for me. I guess the "target" times would be 1:12, 2:24, 3:36, 4:48, which starts out pretty believable but would be near my 500 race-pace at the 400.
I like that Aussie fitness test and am going to borrow it. Was it given by coach Steele?
That sounds like a great idea. Not that you probably didn't already know but count me in for relays since your setting them up. I have been trying to work on the evening crowd but they are intimidated. I know Andy wants to go but will be out of town. I have a feeling Karen will back out but I'm trying to keep her committed.
Originally Posted by ndauksavage I have trouble sleeping when it's hot too. I have done the 10 minute swim set and he only bad part is its hard to know when to stop. I also had trouble remembering how much I swam. We are getting closer to our meet so I am hoping we have a good turn out. I was hoping Tom would count but if not I will break it down into 400s and aim for 4. I was thinking of printing some of the entry forms and bringing them to Wednesdays practice to try to get people to commit.
I agree with Patrick about Longhorn aquatics at UT and the Nat at A&M. I swam with Longhorn Aquatics just before Christmas and they are a terrific group. I am biased when it comes to Dallas, since I live just east of Dallas in Rockwall, which has a new 50m pool. If you are around Wednesday morning you are welcome to come by and train with RAM.
I'm jealous of you swimming at Barton Springs. No chance to drop in with Longhorn Masters at UT? That's a great group and their coach, Whitney, is AWESOME. When you're in Dallas, you should try to drop in with the Dallas Area Masters and then see if you can swim at the natatorium at A&M.
I have trouble sleeping when it's hot too. I have done the 10 minute swim set and he only bad part is its hard to know when to stop. I also had trouble remembering how much I swam. We are getting closer to our meet so I am hoping we have a good turn out.
Maybe it's just as well that no one took you up on your bid to be an aquarium animal (yet). Your opportunistic training sounds much more exciting than that gig. (Although who know where those animals in the exhibits go after-hours for their opportunistic training . . . maybe it's no coincidence many aquaria are situated near large bodies of water.)
Nice swim, Ande.
Originally Posted by 200free Tell Teen Fort everyone misses her and to come back to practice. I will!!! She wanted a break after nationals, but it has turned into a long break. She's also busy with finals, grad parties and work. She says she will be there Tuesday.
Using the blocks totally depends on the lifeguard. I went off the blocks today during rec swim and didn't get in trouble. But an hour earlier one of my swimmers was hanging on the lanerope while I was explaining a set and got whistled at for that. So I guess who is sitting in the lifeguard chair determines what you can get away with. Tell Teen Fort everyone misses her and to come back to practice.
Originally Posted by pwb I, too, enjoy your posts, but I'm truly in awe when you mention leaving the Kinsmen (I got the joy to swim there once this summer) and heading to a nearby river. Was this recent? What's the river water temp at this time of the year? A month ago, I went over to the N. Saskatchewan River, the one that runs across Edmonton, and jumped in at McKinney Park. It was a good workout just to stay in place. A 250m swim took me about 20min to get to Low Level Bridge, and about 3min to get back. In early May, the water was 53-55F.
I, too, enjoy your posts, but I'm truly in awe when you mention leaving the Kinsmen (I got the joy to swim there once this summer) and heading to a nearby river. Was this recent? What's the river water temp at this time of the year?
Originally Posted by StewartACarroll Definately not a traditional approach, but it does seem to make complete sense. Good luck with continued training and I really enjoyed reading your post. Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it.
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