Tag Archives: USRPT

Back to the pool after another enforced lay-off due to Covid restrictions, and I have to admit that it was tough. Not as bad as it was last time, exactly four months ago, but far from easy. I think I … Continue reading →

Another awkward day, but much better than earlier this week. I was sharing the lane with two swimmers of a similar pace and slightly slower than me, swimming continuously. So mostly I could avoid them, but every so often I’d … Continue reading →

Well, today was a bit of a disaster. Again I struggled a bit, but there were three slower swimmers in the lane (two significantly slower) which made the entire thing a bit of a mess. I swam over someone several … Continue reading →

I struggled with my 50m set today. Despite not swimming over the weekend I still felt quite tired. Could be the ‘flu vaccination that is to blame, though I don’t actually feel any obvious side effects. Anyhow, I managed only … Continue reading →

Had a bit of a mixed session today. My 50m set was tough from the start. I could really feel the tiredness in my arms and was already struggling when timings got messed up because several people arrived late and … Continue reading →

It was exceptionally quiet in the pool today. Only four people including myself, and one of those was a member of the staff. That may be why there’s no session at the same time next week, unless they’re using it … Continue reading →

Almost didn’t make it to the session today. Unintentionally I left home late and then was stuck behind a van being driven very slowly for the first couple of miles, then behind a heavily-laden articulated lorry with a trailer, also … Continue reading →

Only five people in the pool today so it was very quiet, but the really good news is that the bridge that has been closed since the start of September has now opened once again meaning a much easier drive … Continue reading →

Another very quiet day at the pool. There were only six people in my entire session and we ended up swimming one per lane line. My arms really weren’t in the best state for swimming — I think the switch … Continue reading →

A quieter day today. There was only one other person in the fast lane for my session, so we took a lane line of our double width lane each. I struggled to get started and it felt like my body … Continue reading →