I only rode for 30 minutes and decided to brave the mists out of doors. I ran a conservative pace for 8 miles. I was soaked the entire run but I did enjoy it. As soon as I got home I had a message about an open water swim.
I prepared a recovery shake and headed out the door. I had wanted to get an accurate measurement of our secret swimming lake. I bagged my GPS watch in a sandwich bad (I actually doubled bagged it) and put it under my swim cap. You have to remember which way you oriented the watch so that you can hit the right buttons to start and stop the watch. But once I started the watch it recorded my speed and distance just fine. I would say that it is accurate and it looks like I actually swam fairly straight! The swim is 0.25 miles each way. We have been doing it twice for a mile of OWS.
\Secret training lake!
Today I was in the pool and did a lot of 100’s. I seemed to be getting a little faster. It was a good swim but I definitely need to be more consistent with the swim. After the swim I tested the bench press again for the pump and run challenge.
I think that I have refined my technique. I have been altering my grip placement on the bar. Obviously the closer the grip the more it works my triceps and the further out the more it works my chest. I am trying to find a balance that allows me to get the most repetitions. In addition, I am now aware that the bench press is actually a skill – not just brawn!
After work I jumped on the trainer for a much feared 6 minutes all out power test! Man I hate these. I warmed up for 15 minutes and then I started the 6 minutes of fury. This all out test is so dang painful. I had some techno music cranked up and I was suffering. I am sure that I was making primordial grunting and moaning noises. When I finished I just had to sit still for a few seconds. My legs were on fire, It has been months since I have done that test and I am happy to say that my wattage increased by 8 percent. This number also reflects not just power but performing the test better. Still, I will take an improvement any day!
Tuesday will be a group ride in the morning and a group running interval session at lunch!
That map is so cool! Which Garmin do you use?
ReplyDeleteAn Forerunner 305. I just put it in a baggie and under a swim cap - towards the back of my head. It seemed to work well and was not uncomfortable at all.
ReplyDeleteDang, you're lucky - I want a secret training lake! The river outfront my house is only about 12" deep...and I think if I were to swim in it, I'd probably grow four new arms and lose a foot.
ReplyDeletei worry as it is about hitting the right button on my garmin on my wrist, let alone stuffed up under a swim cap.
ReplyDeletegreat job on the workouts!
6 minutes yeah? Imma have to try that...gad to hear your swim is improving too...we'll take it where we can get it, yeah? Keep it up!!!
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