Monthly Archives: September 2010

5, 6, 7, 8, swing out…

September 22, 2010 – 8:26 pm

Back in 1998/99, this was on repeat on my hi-fi till the CD got all scratched up. Popped it back on the player tonight and a rush of memories overcame me. I miss those times. It’s pretty scary how time flies.

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Tuesday swim with SportInc

September 21, 2010 – 8:43 am

Ger mixed it up a bit today, which was refreshing. Though I was shocked when after barely warming up he charged straight into the main set. Oh well, it’s all good. Felt good today! Last 100m repeat was 1.31, which is pretty fast for my slow-twitch muscles…
Warm up
300m easy
Main set
20×100m on 2.00
(First 10 at 1.45-1.50 [...]

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Saturday sliders

September 18, 2010 – 12:54 pm
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The loneliness of the endurance athlete

September 18, 2010 – 10:37 am

Sure there is loneliness, but in my view it’s of the positive kind. Solitude. Peace. Calm. Silence. Just you and a line — the running path ahead of you, the white line on the road, or the blue line at the bottom of the pool. It’s refreshing to be alone. In a world where eating [...]

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Friday swim with SportInc

September 17, 2010 – 8:17 am

Not too hard today. Pretty much hit all the times or went faster. Loads of rest in between reps! Glad I didn’t sleep in.
Warm up
600m easy
4×50m (25m scull, 25m swim)
4×50m (25m heads up, 25m swim)
Main set
6×200m on 4.00
(2 on 3.40 pace, 2 on 3.35 pace, 2 on 3.30 or faster pace)
12×100m on 2.00
(4 on 1.50 [...]

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