I had a dentist appointment at 3pm. I didn’t actually get out of the waiting room til about 3:30. I got my teeth cleaned. By the time they were done, there wasn’t much point in heading back to work. By the time I got there, it would be close to the time to leave to head home. So I headed to the pool to get my swimming in. There was an aquaaerobics class from 6:45-7:30. I could either swim before the class, or afterward. I decided that I would rather get it done before, and be able kick back and relax tonight.
I gashed my head yesterday in the shower at the pool when I hit a wall mounted soap dish. This was before actually getting into the pool, so my swimming was shot. I never swam a stroke yesterday.
I donned my swim cap, and after a quick careful shower, I headed into the pool. The pool was divided in half with kids being entertained by a lifeguard on one side, and only one guy doing some sort of water walking on the other side. My goal was to swim another mile doing only freestyle. I wanted to work on my form. I swam easy, working on my form, and was making good time. When I realized I could break 40 minutes for a mile, I tried to continue to swim easy with good form, but took less time between laps. I finished one mile at 39:36 which I believe is a personal best. I took a minute to relaxed, then decided to continue on to 1.2 miles (half-ironman distance). I hit the 1.2 mile mark in 48:17 which I believe is another personal best. And I know I can do better.
I will continue working on my form, and relaxation to wear I can swim freestyle continuously with no rest between laps. I think I need to work on looking down more. I think I look a little too forward.
The silicone swim cap worked out great.
Sunday:
I had a bad day! I burned my toe on a baseboard heater. I planned to go swimming. I made it to the pool. I got dressed, and was showering off before heading to the pool. I set my stuff (googles, ear plugs, mp3 player) on the shower floor, and stood up. I hit my head on a frigging wall mounted soap dish and gashed my head. So now I am bleeding from my head, and my swimming plans were cancelled since I am sure they wouldn’t want me in their pool with an open, bleeding head wound.
I ended up spinning easy on my bike for about 30-45 minutes.
I want to get a swim cap and head back tomorrow night.
Monday:
Since I have a healing gash on my head, I bought a silicone swim cap to keep it relatively dry. I agaim restricted myself to freestyle. I swam 1 mile in 39:36. I continued on and swam 1.2 miles in 48:15. I believe these are both personal bests for these distances.
Tuesday:
I got home from work and started my running. I ran 1 easy mile, and then ran 4 x 400m intervals @ 6:00 pace. I wanted to do more, but had to get to karate classes. I did two 1 hour karate classes.
Wednesday:
Swam 2.4 miles (Ironman distance) in 1:42:49. This is my new personal best time for this distance!
Thursday:
Ran 4 miles. 2 miles @ 10:00 pace, and 2 miles @ 7:36 pace.
Friday:
Took the night off, and went to a holiday party.
Saturday:
Swam 1 mile, working on form and reducing stroke count.