Friday, May 14, 2010

Friday: Swim and How Long Should I Recover


Now, It is most likely no surprise that I was not up in time to run this morning before swim and now that I think about it, it might be the best thing. I'm not completely sure how long I should have taken off after Boston, or how long I should take off again after my triathlon last Sunday. I took off Monday for the most part and have otherwise proceeded as usual with my workout schedule. I did leave out a bike ride this week, and I skipped my run today. I am not quite up for a long run tomorrow, but I will run maybe six or so and a good swim on Sunday.

On a week in which I proceed with uncertainty, I let a few things drop, feel vaguely guilty and plan on being on track the following week. It would help to study up on recovery from various events, or, if I am serious about these endeavors, it would really help to hire a coach like I did for Boston preparation, which was exponentially helpful. Am I serious about these endeavors?

I think not so much. I think I am good for one serious event per year, and the rest is fun and games and trips to Yogurt World. Anyway, I did head out to swim today, late for several reasons that could have been solved by my timely emergence from the bed. No matter; workout as follows:
  • 100 warmup
  • 400 kick
  • 300 pull
  • 3 x 100 swim
  • 6 x 50 swim
  • 200 pull
  • 2 x 100 swim
  • 4 x 50
  • 400 kick
It was reasonable swim. Watching Sherlock Holmes.

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