Paddle Workout Without Paddles
Ugh is all I have to say at this morning’s swim workout. It was pretty much an all paddle workout only I still leave my paddles in my locker because I want to build up a little strength before putting extra pressure on my shoulders first. First set: 8×200@2:45 with about 50 yards of drills throw in that too. In shape with paddles, no problem. In shape without paddles, pretty challenging set. Out of shape without paddles = death. I made the first two and I pretty much was hating life for the rest of the workout. Lats on fire, muscle failure, feeling like you’re moving backwards in the pool - maybe some of you can relate? I don’t know what I was thinking not adjusting my distance or interval appropriately. All I know is that I’m already sore and that does not bode well for me tomorrow at all.
In more pleasant news, I bought a copy of Spinervals Aero Base Builder IV a few days ago. I did the workout for the first time last night and it did make the trainer ride better. Still not great, but better than just sitting there spinning away mindlessly, I guess. Or maybe the whole idea was just new and it’ll get old after a few more workouts? Whatever the case, it was a good workout. Only a 7.5 on the difficulty scale, but it was perfect for me where I’m at now. Coach Troy has you ride at 10 beats less than your LT and calls that an easy and/or a “recovery” workout? I certainly wouldn’t have called 10 beats below LT recovery by any means, but with all this “train fast to go fast” mantra I’ve been hearing lately, maybe I’ve been going too slow all this time? I guess I’ve had some success with primarily long, slow stuff, but maybe I’d have more success if I were to push myself that much harder. Of course, I could always injure myself or burnout. I’ll have to walk that tight rope when it comes time I suppose.
Lastly, work has been pretty crazy busy lately. I’ve desperate been trying to keep up with my blog reading, but forgive me if I get to you a day or two late.
Have a great hump day! :)