andyinnorway 2016 quarter 1 training log

[Richardsk]

Hi Andy

The problem with my Tempo Trainer was just that I hadn't realised there was a protective film over the display. It's now working OK and I'm finding it interesting. I've downloaded Terry's helpful hints but basically still groping for a suitable starting range of tempos.

I have read a lot of negative comments about the quality of the new model. Can you still get the old blue model?

[andyinnorway]

Richard I don't think so - I even looked on ebay the other day. I guess since they were only designed to last a couple of years then they've all been thrown away.

I'll certainly consider breaking mine open when the battery dies and resealing.

[andyinnorway]

26 Feb 2016

100's warm up

pace tune up with strict stroke count 50's on 37.5s

25's full speed with set stroke pattern. tt0.65-0.75 beeps 22-26, times 15.4-17.5

I did some dolphin kick 25's and some relaxing lengths.

9 people in a narrow lane at some points so lots of patience needed too.

[andyinnorway]

I've settled into the regime of the local masters club so feel less need to post each swim as for the time being, I'm not setting the sets I swim, although I do adapt some of the sets to suit my specific need.

I've changed from swimming 5-6 times a week to two masters session on Tuesday and Sunday and a free swim on Friday morning.

The downside of the master's sessions is there is a lot of 4 stroke swimming and very little number analysis.

The big upside is no lane traffic and an intensity level that is already improving my swim fitness.

The last session I swam 2.5K at an average speed of 1:35/100m in an hour. In a public session I normally manage only about 1500m, due to longer rests, enforced or otherwise.

10 weeks to European Championships, time for summer diet and increased focus on specifics.