Triathlon - A small victory in the pool, but a victory nonetheless...

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DrPete
05-28-09, 07:35 PM
I have to take whatever victories I can get in the water...

I'd been increasing my distance, but I was still taking breaks in backstroke or taking a quick stop every 200-300 to catch my breath.

I have a sprint coming up on Sunday, with a swim of 550m. I'm fully planning to stop, backstroke a bit, etc. But tonight at the pool, I settled into a rhythm and swam a full 550. No backstroke, all freestyle, all flip turns. Took it easy but managed to finish with a strong fast 50.

The confidence boost from tonight is HUGE. I feel awesome! This swim thing is starting to actually be fun!

saxman007
05-28-09, 09:21 PM
Very cool!!!! I did my first 1000 yard swim on Friday and agree that it's huge psychological boost to those of us who aren't fish! I am a little jealous, just starting to put in flip turns and if I'm doing 150+ sets I don't even try them (screws up my rhythm too much).
Way to go and good luck on the upcoming race! My first is in a week and I'm so excited!
artifice
05-29-09, 12:13 PM
good luck Dr Pete! Sounds like you are ready.

When you get out there, set goals for yourself: "I'm going to do 10 more/20 more strokes before I rest"- remember, you are expending the same energy in a doggy paddle or treading water as you are making forward motion, so just set a comfortable pace.

I'm kind of scared to do a back stroke, as it would be difficult to figure out what direction? I'd probably head way off in the wrong direction. But, that might just be me :)

DrPete
05-29-09, 01:35 PM
I'm kind of scared to do a back stroke, as it would be difficult to figure out what direction? I'd probably head way off in the wrong direction. But, that might just be me :)

Backstroke is a great way to rest for a few seconds, though. And I can hold as straight a line with that as I can with freestyle... :o
edbikebabe
05-29-09, 01:54 PM
Backstroke is a great way to rest for a few seconds, though. And I can hold as straight a line with that as I can with freestyle... :o

Breast stroke works great for that too - if your worried about not seeing where you are going.
jasandalb
05-29-09, 02:30 PM
Awesome!!!