So, went for my usual Sat am swim today, expecting to have a farily decent one, but it just wasn't happening. Seemed to be lacking energy levels a little, and my breathing was all to cock. I must have half the pool water in my lungs and stomach!
I've been aiming for around 1k each time, of which I do achieve and then do a little more - either some drills / quick lengths etc.
Was a bit put off today too as with any New Year, there was a higher influx of people pottering about, so space to swim obviously becomes restricted and certainly had a psychological effect on my skills today. I know this simply because as soon as a few people got out, and there was more space, I relaxed a little and my swimming improved. Thought I'd also try my length underwater as usual, but couldn't manage it today, which definitely tells me I had less energy and less confidence. Still, it has motivated me more to get back again this week for a better swim.
I need to improve my breathing and also try and increase efficiency so I can begin to string more lengths together so I can finally do 1k without stopping!
My usual times are 34 lengths (30M pool) in about 32 minutes (this includes resting etc), of which I want to reduce a lot. Today was 38 minutes, that's how crap it was! However, I bet the times of the individual lengths were ok, just that I rested a lot more as there were too many people in the way! Oh well, roll on a week night when it's quiet!
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