tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066612659034209366.post601517352004789761..comments2023-08-08T09:08:39.745-07:00Comments on Grateful Mama: Rejuvenated SwimmerSugar Magnoliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16071565706988591786noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066612659034209366.post-63043525905323676102011-07-22T21:07:04.311-07:002011-07-22T21:07:04.311-07:00Ohhhhhhhhhhh OHhhhhhhhhhh OHHHHHHHHHH guess what, ...Ohhhhhhhhhhh OHhhhhhhhhhh OHHHHHHHHHH guess what, guess what, OMG GUESS WHAT, I read in triathlete magazine to try swimming with your eyes closed! So I DID it! omg, it was FUN! Try it!!!!!steenahttp://www.findingmyhappypace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066612659034209366.post-45249398529161952052011-07-21T05:47:23.468-07:002011-07-21T05:47:23.468-07:00I have a book: Workouts in a Binder: Swim Workouts...I have a book: Workouts in a Binder: Swim Workouts for Triathletes...and while you can find most of it online I keep it in my swimbag b/c its small and waterproof. I can carry it to the poolside and do something different everyday if I so desire. It really helps break it up when the guys who school/coach me on form are not at the pool when I'm there....<br />Glad you found your mojo....it can easlily get lost in the deep end sometimesJenn/junkmiles.orghttp://junkmiles.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066612659034209366.post-83110166777927511442011-07-20T12:34:43.696-07:002011-07-20T12:34:43.696-07:00Great ideas, thanks!Great ideas, thanks!sugarmagnolia70http://sugarmagnolia70.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066612659034209366.post-15119968431416484582011-07-20T09:57:08.915-07:002011-07-20T09:57:08.915-07:00Another way to pass the time quickly is to do repe...Another way to pass the time quickly is to do repeats or intervals on a weird time schedule. You end up thinking about the next take-off time, and you're pushing yourself so you forget about everything else. As an example, I did a set this morning of 24 x 50 yds (probably 24 "laps" for you). The first 50 was on :50, the second on :45, the third on :40, and then I would repeat it. This kind of set forces you to go progressively faster for 3 laps and then you get to step back and do it again. <br /><br />If you're doing open water swims for your triathlon, you may want to consider doing some laps with your head completely out of the water. Get a water polo ball and swim with it back and forth. This not only teaches you to press down at the start of your stroke, it helps you get used to the times when you have to lift you head up to make sure you're going in the right direction.@RunningJoeInJaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066612659034209366.post-59152059600640142242011-07-20T07:29:51.998-07:002011-07-20T07:29:51.998-07:00I've heard great things about Barracuda goggle...I've heard great things about Barracuda goggles - there's a woman at my pool that shows them to me every time we're there at the same time! <br /><br />I just discovered drills & pool workouts too. It really does make a difference with staying motivated in the water - and will pay off with faster swim times too!ActiveEggplanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00629737342814776590noreply@blogger.com