Darryn
I'm still incredibly slow, but at least I now have brief periods when I start thinking about something other than my swimming stroke.
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Darryn logged 2263 miles.
Last workout about 2 years ago. Help get them back on track!
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swim
good 1500 yd 00:40 46:55 pace
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FIT
good baby steps 2.5 mi 00:30 12:00 pace
As no pain on stationary bike I bravely switched to elliptical. Took it very easy and made sure foot was planted on pedal. Started to feel achilles a little at the end, but I will take that. I t... read more
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It's very nice to see you on the mend Darryn, keep it up you'll be full speed again soon.
about 2 years ago • Like
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swim
1000 yd 00:30 52:47 pace
Starting to get use to swimming, although not sure I'm getting any better.
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VELO
good Stationary Cycle - first brick 5 mi 00:15:00 20.0mph pace
Followed up swimming with a short ride on stationary bike. I guess this counts as my first brick workout, although the cycling was very easy with main focus on not aggravating my achilles.
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swim
alright 1000 yd 00:30 52:47 pace
So-so.
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swim
alright 1000 yd 00:35 61:35 pace
Tried to implement, with little success, some tips from various Youtube videos on swimming. Make sense in theory, but just need to figure out how to put into practice.
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swim
alright 1500 yd 00:45 52:47 pace
Better than yesterday, but nothing makes me feel as inadequate as swimming. If, as it appears it will be for a while, swimming is my main exercise I think I might need to have lessons.
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I never cared for swimming when I was younger. I held my breath for three or four strokes. Wrong. Someone pointed out that I needed more to breathe every stroke for more O and to glide more under the water.
www.totalimmersion.net/ Good insight, hope it helps...about 2 years ago • Like
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Good luck with that...Hope you are a better student than I was (shouldn't be hard!)
about 2 years ago • Like
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I hear ya man. I've been in the pool lately and after the first outing alone I new I needed lessons. My swimming was just splashing around! Might as well get a lesson or two and enjoy it.
about 2 years ago • Like
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swim
blah 1000 yd 00:40 70:23 pace
Couldn't get into any sort of rhythm. Didn't even manage to keep track of number of laps. Plus side is this is the one exercise where achilles doesn't hurt (much).
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FIT
alright 00:45
Looks like need to back off a bit. Achilles started to ache towards the end of the class (I think from periods when standing up). So swimming might be it.
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swim
good 1250 yd 00:40 56:19 pace
A bit of a struggle at the beginning, but was OK once I got into it (and sorted out the goggles ... one kept leaking at the start).
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Hate the leaking goggles - so annoying! Nice swim!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Good job, Darryn. Nice workout!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Super swim. How much longer?
about 2 years ago • Like
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Jeanne, if you are meaning how much longer until I can run ... no idea, but not any day soon. I'm going to focus on cycling and swimming for now.
about 2 years ago • Like
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VELO
alright Home - NCR trail 36 mi 02:40 13.5mph pace
Longest bike ride so far. Hadn't planned to go so far but the beautiful weather was just too tempting. Of course I paid for it at the end, and achilles started to hurt (as did my posterior)... read more
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VELO
good Butler - Western Run 23 mi 01:41 13.7mph pace
Easy ride to break a streak of 17 days with no exercise.
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Well done, Darryn.
about 2 years ago • Like
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Nice ride! I hope the achilles recovery goes well.
about 2 years ago • Like
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Nice to see a DM post from you. I thought of you a lot today, especially as I walked up some of the hills. And I made sure not to trip and fall when I got to the field at the end of the race. ;-)
about 2 years ago • Like
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VELO
good neighborhood loop 13 mi 01:00 13.0mph pace
Was all set to go to the gym to ride on stationary bike, but looked outside and said "Am I crazy?" (don't answer that Lois) and went instead for a ride around the hilly neighborhood.... read more
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swim
good 1500 yd 00:45 52:47 pace
Making some progress. Still very slow, but now can at least swim a few laps without stopping. Swam 1000 yd without stopping - previous record was 300 yd. I guess some day might be able to do a s... read more
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VELO
good Butler Rd - Western Run Rd loop 23.4 mi 01:45 13.4mph pace
Riding outside is so much more enjoyable than inside, but also a lot harder (especially with all the hills). Nice and sunny but also windy.
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VELO
good Stationary Cycle 23 mi 01:00 23.0mph pace
Lesson learned. Don't go to a diner for lunch, have an omelete, and then go to the gym. Stomach was not happy.
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swim
good 1250 yd 00:37 52:05 pace
Still floundering around. Not getting much distance in, but still getting a good workout. The guy I was sharing the lane with probably did twice my distance, but I am sure I put in more effort.
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Nice swim, Darryn! Stick with it!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Jeanne, its forced cross training as I'm on a running sabbatical.
about 2 years ago • Like
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Lois, its only been 2 weeks (and I miss you too ... this solo training is tough), and I suspect it is going to be more than a 4 week sabbatical as absolutely no improvement. MRI tomorrow, but Doc doesn't think it will show anything (other than tendinosis) and this is just to rule anything else out. Back to see him next week and then will see what magic he can do.
about 2 years ago • Like
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VELO
good Stationary Bike 24 mi 01:00 24.0mph pace
Wish I was running. Highlight was that I got to see part of the Colbert Show. Forgotten how funny that show is.
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FIT
Nice swim!
about 2 years ago • Like
I did my first swim yesterday. Fun stuff. What are they saying about you Achilles
almost 2 years ago • Like