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September 7, 2007
Real Swimmers Beware
Okay, if you are a "real" swimmer you aren't allowed to read this blog entry. Please come back at another time when I'm describing a running workout. At the very least, if you do proceed in reading absolutely NO out right laughing and I would appreciate if you didn't snicker either.
Because you see today I had a major swimming break-through. Are you ready? (real swimmers turn away!) I ACTUALLY SWAM A 100 UNDER 1:10! I couldn't believe my own eyes. But it was plain as day - a nice, big 1:09 right there on my watch. And my watch just does not lie! In fact I had a few fast ones today - several around 1:10-1:12 before I did my last one in that blessed 1:09. Now granted I essentially had full rest but still! Michael Phelps move over! (and no, I don't even want to hear how far Michael Phelps can swim in 1:09 - probably about 400 meters or something... :)
Anyway, as I continue the next part of my workout (some pull after the fast 100s) I started to do a little calculating upon which I realized that 1:10 pace is just about what the pro women hold for their entire 1500 meter OPEN WATER swim. Dear Lord. There aren't enough wetsuits in the world to help me swim that fast... :) But it's one step at a time right? I have to be able to swim 1:09 once before I can do it twice or three times or back to back... :)
So that was my excitement for the day. The swim workout was 3000 yds this morning and right now I'm about to head out the door for a lifting session.
Hope everyone has a great night and a great weekend!
Posted by beth at September 7, 2007 4:33 PM
Comments
I predict you will be able to do 2 1:09's back-to-back very soon...
And, I was allowed to read because I'm not a swimmer. :)
Posted by: Meghan at September 7, 2007 7:54 PM
Beth,
Ok, I read the blog! :) Not sure I am a "true" swimmer either, really, but a 1:09 is excellent. LC Meters? :) Keep it up!
Posted by: Jennifer Harrison at September 7, 2007 8:23 PM
Beth,
Ok, I read the blog! :) Not sure I am a "true" swimmer either, really, but a 1:09 is excellent. LC Meters? :) Keep it up!
Posted by: Jennifer Harrison at September 7, 2007 8:24 PM