Author Archives: james

Pretty much the same session as yesterday for today. I was planning something else but it requires the use of the pace clock, which still isn’t working. I stopped early and prodded the staff about fixing it (I first mentioned … Continue reading →

Exactly the same swim as yesterday, but without any issues over sharing the lane. Largely because I had the pool to myself for the first half hour. Always a bit strange, that, being the only person sharing such a huge … Continue reading →

Last swim of the month and another good session today, other than a bit of an altercation with a very much slower swimmer who got upset when I bumped her feet a few times. I did explain that it is … Continue reading →

It’s Monday, so it must be a tri session… Really enjoyed it this evening. The session was: 4 x 3 lengths swim, 20 seconds rest 10 x 1 length maximum distance without breathing, 15 seconds rest 4 x 3 lengths … Continue reading →

For a change, a longer session on a Friday. It being half term there are no schools to worry about. Again worked on front crawl. Still feeling a bit under the weather. Did another 2,400m working on technique. Total distance … Continue reading →

Didn’t swim yesterday because I felt very tired and today was quite a struggle too. I think I have a mild cold that is at least partly to blame. Still managed 2,400m, again just working on technique. Total distance for … Continue reading →

Quite tired still after yesterday’s session, so I took it easy today, just working on front crawl technique. Covered 2,300m mostly at a relatively slow pace, with a few 50s towards the end. Total distance for the month: 35,400m Total … Continue reading →

Tri fitness session again today. Lots of sprints with active recovery. Almost needed the winch to get out of the pool at the end of the session 😀 4 lengths swim 12 lengths alternating kick and pull 4 x 1 … Continue reading →