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I find deadlifts to do the same to me. They just drain everything out of everything. Still, nice efforts for time.

Originally Posted by Speedo

I find deadlifts to do the same to me. They just drain everything out of everything. Still, nice efforts for time.

You do deadlifts? Do you have a blog?

Originally Posted by qbrain

You do deadlifts? Do you have a blog?

"In my past life" answers both of those questions. I'm officially a has-been.

Originally Posted by Speedo

I find deadlifts to do the same to me. They just drain everything out of everything. Still, nice efforts for time.

I felt like I was plodding through them with no enthusiasm. I may not be mentally recovered from Nats and ready to rip either. But I'm going to do more of these race simulation efforts going forward. That is the only semblance of a plan I have.

I have read that these total body lifts are very taxing on the CNS. I certainly won't be doing them more than every couple weeks. I would like to retire to the couch for the rest of the day.

Originally Posted by qbrain

You do deadlifts? Do you have a blog?

He's apparently too busy mountain biking and scoping out the cute chicks while doing so.

Originally Posted by The Fortress

He's apparently too busy mountain biking and scoping out the cute chicks while doing so.

I tend to gravitate toward sports that require lycra and shaving.

Originally Posted by qbrain

You do deadlifts? Do you have a blog?

He's still mountain biking... and those of us on the cycling site can see + comment
Although he didn't like my comment of adding o/w swim legs to a MTB circuit (like I've done with swim-bike-swim).


Anyway, I think you know my stand on deadlifts. The last time I did them, I could hardly walk the next day, and couldn't run for 2-3 days. And that was with a lifting partner.
I need to get a gym rat to help me do them I guess.

Originally Posted by aztimm

He's still mountain biking... and those of us on the cycling site can see + comment
Although he didn't like my comment of adding o/w swim legs to a MTB circuit (like I've done with swim-bike-swim).


Anyway, I think you know my stand on deadlifts. The last time I did them, I could hardly walk the next day, and couldn't run for 2-3 days. And that was with a lifting partner.
I need to get a gym rat to help me do them I guess.

He went for 3 hours the other day! With claims of hallucinating at the end.

Deadlifts seem like an ideal exercise for swimming, especially dolphin kicking. But, yeah, they take a serious toll. Probably a bad idea to do them mid week.

IG?

Originally Posted by Water Rat

IG?

Il Garbagio, slow swimming

Don't feel bad about not having a plan. I had a plan, but now I've got to refigure it. My target meet hasn't changed -- Omaha -- but my preparation is already behind schedule. Every day that I see That Guys Omaha Countdown number, I freak out. Not even sure that I'll get into a LCM pool to train before I show up in Nebraska!

Originally Posted by pwb

Don't feel bad about not having a plan. I had a plan, but now I've got to refigure it. My target meet hasn't changed -- Omaha -- but my preparation is already behind schedule. Every day that I see That Guys Omaha Countdown number, I freak out. Not even sure that I'll get into a LCM pool to train before I show up in Nebraska!

Don't worry about LCM training. You don't have to train LCM to race LCM. It's mostly a mental game. As long as you're physically prepared, you'll be fine. Do some overdistance training, like 225s, 250s for the 200s, 125s for the 100s. I haven't yet had a problem with LCM after only practicing in SCY. My biggest concern is only the lack of being able to get in the water to practice.

Originally Posted by jaadams1

Don't worry about LCM training. You don't have to train LCM to race LCM. It's mostly a mental game. As long as you're physically prepared, you'll be fine. Do some overdistance training, like 225s, 250s for the 200s, 125s for the 100s. I haven't yet had a problem with LCM after only practicing in SCY. My biggest concern is only the lack of being able to get in the water to practice.

What he means to say is, just buy a Monofin.

Originally Posted by jaadams1

Don't worry about LCM training. You don't have to train LCM to race LCM. It's mostly a mental game. As long as you're physically prepared, you'll be fine. Do some overdistance training, like 225s, 250s for the 200s, 125s for the 100s. I haven't yet had a problem with LCM after only practicing in SCY. My biggest concern is only the lack of being able to get in the water to practice.

Sounds like Chris Stevenson. I have to disagree about the "mental game" aspect. LCM is utterly different for SCY for some. Especially those that use monofins. Lack of LCM training sucked for me last year, and it showed at Auburn. And if you have to compensate by resorting to things like not pushing off walls, that is just downright irritating.

Originally Posted by pwb

Don't feel bad about not having a plan. I had a plan, but now I've got to refigure it. My target meet hasn't changed -- Omaha -- but my preparation is already behind schedule. Every day that I see That Guys Omaha Countdown number, I freak out. Not even sure that I'll get into a LCM pool to train before I show up in Nebraska!

You have a meet, so you'll soon have a plan! And you just cranked out some aerobic work. I'm not even sure what meet to attend. Not sure I feel like another long trip for Nationals. I'd be happy to attend our local Zones meet at U of Md. But I'll likely be on vacation then.

Originally Posted by pwb

Every day that I see That Guys Omaha Countdown number, I freak out.

It's starting to freak me out too

Closest LCM pool to my house is 35 miles away. And it's closed for repairs. Next closest is 40 miles away. I know I won't get there before my first LCM meet on Saturday. I probably won't get in any LCM practices before Omaha. I'll be fine.

The level of wimpiness in here is depressing. You guys, I deadlifted earlier this week and I'm just so uncomfortable. Can't I swim fast without ever feeling tired or sore?

Originally Posted by Jazz Hands

The level of wimpiness in here is depressing. You guys, I deadlifted earlier this week and I'm just so uncomfortable. Can't I swim fast without ever feeling tired or sore?

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Originally Posted by Jazz Hands

The level of wimpiness in here is depressing. You guys, I deadlifted earlier this week and I'm just so uncomfortable. Can't I swim fast without ever feeling tired or sore?

I could easily have done 6 x 25 with fins.

It's just a fact that recovery is more of an issue for me than you! I'm not sure it's "wimpiness," though as a sprinter, I guess I can't fully discount that.

Originally Posted by That Guy

It's starting to freak me out too

Closest LCM pool to my house is 35 miles away. And it's closed for repairs. Next closest is 40 miles away. I know I won't get there before my first LCM meet on Saturday. I probably won't get in any LCM practices before Omaha. I'll be fine.

Youve been killing it in practice. You'll be more than fine. Remember to eat though!