Tag Archives: training

Because I’ve been struggling for some time with my current USRPT set I’ve decided to drop back to the previous turnaround time and see how things go. So I’m back to: 400m f/c warm-up 24 x 50m f/c, target time … Continue reading →

Well, today was supposed to be another USRPT set but it was just awful. This week I have really started struggling and I’m not sure I can fully explain why. In the end I abandoned trying to do the USRPT … Continue reading →

I couldn’t swim at my usual time today as the pool was unavailable, so I had to go this evening. I’ve been sniffly all day and feel as if I’m getting a bit of a sore throat, so perhaps that … Continue reading →

New month, old set. Struggled a bit today and I’m not sure why, but I did make it to fifteen reps before my first fail and then failed again on twenty-one before swimming the set out. USRPT distance this year: … Continue reading →

Last swim of the month and it was completely chaotic. No lanes in the pool, people getting in the way everywhere, all a bit messy. I think I had two failed reps, but it was honestly hard to count it … Continue reading →

A more interesting day today, as whilst I was warming up someone who used to be a member of the club appeared on poolside and asked if she could join me and do my set (there was only one lane … Continue reading →

No swimming on the Monday thanks to the bank holiday, but same set again today. For the time being I think I’m going to keep these postings short unless there’s something new and interesting to report. So, fails on reps … Continue reading →

I don’t know why I type this any more 😀 400m f/c warm-up 24 x 50m f/c, target time 50s, turnaround 70s 200m swim down I felt quite tired today so I wasn’t sure how things would go. I certainly … Continue reading →

And again… 400m f/c warm-up 24 x 50m f/c, target time 50s, turnaround 70s 200m swim down A little better again today. First fail on rep fifteen, then things got a bit messed up, I think because I misread the … Continue reading →

Getting a touch bored with this now, but I need to keep on. 400m f/c warm-up 24 x 50m f/c, target time 50s, turnaround 70s 200m swim down A little better than yesterday. First fail on rep thirteen today, and … Continue reading →