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I like that main set and really like your bonus I am not too sure that Kirk would have made it either and you made a good showing on those last 4x100s.

Originally Posted by qbrain

I am not too sure that Kirk would have made it either

No way if I had to lead. If I had a good draft then maybe, but it would have to be a good day!

Man, your team sure trains radically different than mine! I can't imagine doing 300s on 5:30. Just a completely different philosophy. We did, however, get to do 75s on the 1:40 at the end of practice yesterday. They were actually sort of tough. It was a 25 where you alternated three easy strokes then three fast strokes, 25 head up free, and the final 25 "perfect" sprint--in other words fast, but not splashy.

The main set yesterday was 9x400. The fastest lane did 10. When I got in they'd already done four, so I did five. That was enough.

Originally Posted by qbrain

I like that main set and really like your bonus I am not too sure that Kirk would have made it either and you made a good showing on those last 4x100s.

Thanks Mike, the bonus was spectacular!! I can only hope we do it again soon.

BTW...I told John the coach last night that I'd like to get back to being able to do 30x100s @ 1:10 again. Gridge again?

Originally Posted by knelson

Man, your team sure trains radically different than mine! I can't imagine doing 300s on 5:30. Just a completely different philosophy.

That part was still sort of a warmup phase, but we do a lot of our descending sets with a good amount of rest, but with those sprint 50s after each one, you almost need the rest. And believe me, your body is asking for more after a while too!!

We did, however, get to do 75s on the 1:40 at the end of practice yesterday. They were actually sort of tough. It was a 25 where you alternated three easy strokes then three fast strokes, 25 head up free, and the final 25 "perfect" sprint--in other words fast, but not splashy.

The main set yesterday was 9x400. The fastest lane did 10. When I got in they'd already done four, so I did five. That was enough.

I've noticed your team does a lot more freestyle distance, and on short rest at that. Not sure I'd enjoy that day to day, but each team is different like you said.

It'll be good to meet you in the pool, age grouper vs. age grouper.

Bainbridge meet? I may be there.

Originally Posted by jaadams1

BTW...I told John the coach last night that I'd like to get back to being able to do 30x100s @ 1:10 again. Gridge again?

You don't think you can do it now?

I am game. I expect to make another go during the Thanksgiving break and you will probably have a set of 50 or 60 during Christmas. Even though it isn't exactly 30, I will give you a pass as long as the last 30 of the set are on 1:10

Originally Posted by jaadams1

I've noticed your team does a lot more freestyle distance, and on short rest at that.

Yes. All the short rest stuff we do is freestyle. The stroke sets always have much more rest and we're supposed to swim fast. No question all that long freestyle stuff can get boring, but it is balanced somewhat by the stroke sets. The other thing that's a little strange is we hardly ever do straight IMs. We'll do every stroke at every practice, but rarely do IMs.

Bainbridge meet? I may be there.

Possibly. I haven't entered yet, but I still could.

Originally Posted by qbrain

You don't think you can do it now?

I am game. I expect to make another go during the Thanksgiving break and you will probably have a set of 50 or 60 during Christmas. Even though it isn't exactly 30, I will give you a pass as long as the last 30 of the set are on 1:10

I could probably do it now, I just don't have the option to "write my own workouts" at the moment. I'm sure we'll get it at some point though, if not a 100x100s ending with the last 50 or so at 1:10

Originally Posted by knelson

Bainbridge...
Possibly. I haven't entered yet, but I still could.

I'm waiting for a last minute signup as well. No one will see it coming...

I'm actually waiting to see what's happening here in the Wenatchee Valley with the smoke from the fires. My kids have soccer games scheduled for Saturday, but they haven't played in over 3 weeks now, and we'll have to see what happens. We had a lot of wind last night, but the forecast isn't looking good to keep the smoke away after last night...so I may be in Bainbridge.
If you go, sign up for the 500.

Another nice workout and something for me to try to steal. I gather there was no "Masters Minute" after the 2 fast 50s on that Main Set?

Originally Posted by pwb

Another nice workout and something for me to try to steal. I gather there was no "Masters Minute" after the 2 fast 50s on that Main Set?

No, that's the deal, you sprint those two 50s (2nd one is supposed to be faster than the 1st one too!) and then on the minute interval you go right into the next desc. 200 (or whatever the set is). These are really good sets, and I'm enjoying doing them.

Originally Posted by jaadams1

I may be in Bainbridge.
If you go, sign up for the 500.

I entered the 500 fly event with a 6:00.06. Do with that what you will.

Originally Posted by qbrain

You don't think you can do it now?

I am game. I expect to make another go during the Thanksgiving break and you will probably have a set of 50 or 60 during Christmas. Even though it isn't exactly 30, I will give you a pass as long as the last 30 of the set are on 1:10

Gridge checklist:

• 30 x 100 backstroke on 1:20
• 30 x 100 IM on 1:25

Yep, that list looks 100% complete.

Originally Posted by That Guy

I entered the 500 fly event with a 6:00.06. Do with that what you will.

I won't join you on that one, but I'll attempt to lap you twice.

Originally Posted by That Guy

Gridge checklist:

• 30 x 100 backstroke on 1:20
• 30 x 100 IM on 1:25

Yep, that list looks 100% complete.

I could probably get back to 30x100s fly @ 1:20, but don't know why I would want to. ???
The IMs...piece of cake. Backstrokes...I could possibly get them done.

Originally Posted by jaadams1

I could probably get back to 30x100s fly @ 1:20, but don't know why I would want to. ???

Me either!

Originally Posted by That Guy

Gridge checklist:

• 30 x 100 backstroke on 1:20
• 30 x 100 IM on 1:25

Yep, that list looks 100% complete.

If you are not breaking new ground, you are nothing but a has been. Let's see backstroke on 1:15.

Who approved 30x100 IM on 1:25? I could have done that as a master and I only know how to do one of the 4 strokes? For someone who hates freestyle that must have been a cake walk.

Originally Posted by qbrain

Who approved 30x100 IM on 1:25? I could have done that as a master and I only know how to do one of the 4 strokes? For someone who hates freestyle that must have been a cake walk.

+1 on this one.

Originally Posted by qbrain

If you are not breaking new ground, you are nothing but a has been.

For the record, I am a never-was. However my memory must be fuzzy; when was it that you completed 30 x 100?

Originally Posted by qbrain

Who approved 30x100 IM on 1:25? I could have done that as a master and I only know how to do one of the 4 strokes? For someone who hates freestyle that must have been a cake walk.

tee hee

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Originally Posted by That Guy

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Originally Posted by QBrain to That Guy

I also see you are gaining weight. Just a fluctuation, do you think you are slowly adding muscle even under your training load, or did you absorb 3500 fast food calories just being in James presence this weekend?

Are you sure you want to carpool again this weekend?

Originally Posted by jaadams1

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Are you sure you want to carpool again this weekend?