Checking My Form

So yesterday our swim coach, Callie, was out, so instead we borrowed Taylor from one of the speedier swim groups. It was interesting, and kind of refreshing, to have someone new come in and "tweak" us. First of all, their styles were obviously pretty different. Callie has been really focused on getting us to commit to longer uninterrupted distances, while Taylor had us work a bunch on form and drills. She even pointed out that I was focusing so much on getting the longest reach possible, that I was sacrificing my arm form when entering back into the water. Instead of the angular arc, my arm was practically belly flopping... Ok, that might be an exaggeration but you get the idea.

So if you want to mix it up here was yesterday's line up:

4 x 75m - Moderately swim 50m and then 25m streamline (kick face down with arms overhead, hands overlapped in a streamline position - work on long arms, kicking from the hips, flexible ankles and alternate side breathing)

3 x 50m – Streamline Only (see above)

4 x 50m – Pulls (use bouy between your legs and only use your arms)

100m – Moderate Swim

50m – Build (slowly speed up your pace and end in a full sprint)

100m – Moderate Swim (active rest)

100m – Build

100m – Moderate Swim (active rest)

50m – Build

100m – Moderate Swim (active rest)

4 x 25m – Look Ups (Practice checking a spot point every 11 strokes or so to get in the habit so when open water swimming you stay on course and down waist energy zig-zagging)

Total Distance = 1350m