Fast 400

Full class of six of us today for Tri-Swim class. After the warm ups, coach divided us up. 2 people in the "fast" group, myself and two others in the "Slower" group, and Katie our new swimmer doing her own thing.

I thought it was odd, that I was placed in the slower group, but whatever.

I wasn't feeling particularly fast today. Not like the last couple of swims. We started with some 200's which were good. Faster than normal but felt good. Then some 300 pulls, which were also fine. 

We finished with a 400 "strong" The 400 strong was meant to be strong as in forceful stroke, not in pace. So from the full reach forward through the pull and a final push out the back lots of power.

The first 150 of that felt great, I was feeling really fast, then as I began to tire the mechanics break down some. My arms were really tired by the last 100. So it was less an aerobic challenge than a muscle endurance one. My HR was up of course, but it was muscle fatigue. I finished it in 6:25, nearly a full lap ahead of the other people in the slow group.

So after the 400, coach says "Tim, I clocked you at 6:25, did you miss a 50?" She was serious too. Ah...nope, I did the full 400. So she says "well then you should be in that group" point to the faster group.

LOL, so I guess I am moving up in the world!

Good swim today. I am actually really happy with where I am starting this swim season. As I train through the winter, I should see some good results.