Everard S.

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1. Everard
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   alright LAF Greenway 3000 yd 01:00 35:07 pace

   The proximity paid off today. Did a full hour workout only being away from my desk for a little over 90 minutes. Can probably get it under 80 minutes if I try a little harder. No drills today, just... read more

   The proximity paid off today. Did a full hour workout only being away from my desk for a little over 90 minutes. Can probably get it under 80 minutes if I try a little harder. No drills today, just the rough equivalent of my long run. May do more tomorrow, but we'll see. I should get my new trainer today, so I can start adding some trainer time during the week. May try some short running this weekend to see how the knee holds up. This is it, training is starting for real now.

   3 days ago

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2. Everard
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   alright LAF Greenway 1800 yd 00:40 39:03 pace

   Gym is real close, but I zoned out working on something in a spreadsheet and before I knew it it was 1pm. So, I cut short the workout and did double drills. The usual, fists, catchup, one arm then ... read more

   Gym is real close, but I zoned out working on something in a spreadsheet and before I knew it it was 1pm. So, I cut short the workout and did double drills. The usual, fists, catchup, one arm then the other and finally finger tips. Technique wasn't much better, but drills made it more intense than normal which is what I was going for.

   3 days ago

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3. Everard
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   alright LAF Greenway 2500 yd 00:50 35:32 pace

   Lunchtime swim. 100 yd w/u, 500 worth of drills including my fist stroke, catchup, all right arm stroke followed by all wrong arm stroke, er, left arm and finally, finger tip drill. Then 1900 yards... read more

   Lunchtime swim. 100 yd w/u, 500 worth of drills including my fist stroke, catchup, all right arm stroke followed by all wrong arm stroke, er, left arm and finally, finger tip drill. Then 1900 yards. Good effort with no major struggles. My elbow has been a bit tender from so much swimming but it felt fine during the swim. With the proximity of the gym, I was able to go workout with only 90 minutes out of my seat at work. Pretty good.

   4 days ago

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     Dinh P.
     Dinh P.

     I have same issue when I swim alot. In my case I've limited the uses of paddles. Good lunchtime swim.

     4 days ago • Like

4. Everard
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   alright LAF Greenway 2050 yd 00:40 34:45 pace

   Monday lunch hour. Didn't have much time, but being so close I was able to get a lot more than normal. No drills since I'd done double drills on Sunday. Just out and back, and out and back, and out... read more

   Monday lunch hour. Didn't have much time, but being so close I was able to get a lot more than normal. No drills since I'd done double drills on Sunday. Just out and back, and out and back, and out and back and...well, you get the gist of it. 41 laps or 82 lengths.

   7 days ago

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5. Everard
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   alright LAF Greenway 3000 yd 01:04 37:31 pace

   A solid workout. It's a shame it's pretty much the only one of the week. Didn't even have my weights workout. Excuses came fast and furious this week, but truth be told I'm not any closer to having... read more

   7 days ago

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6. Everard
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   alright LA Fitness - Wesleyan 2000 yd 00:40 34:52 pace

   First time in the pool here. Actually, I'd worked out here with Steve T. previously, but wasn't a member. THe price was right with the end of January offers, so I joined. THe pool was empty, but th... read more

   11 days ago

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     Steve T.
     Steve T.

     I didn't realize how chlorinated the pool was until I started swimming in other pools. The best pool I swam in was in Europe. I didn't think they had any chlorine in the water until someone told me they put in just the right amount. Good workout.

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7. Everard
   swim
   alright Tellepsen Y 2900 yd 01:01 36:48 pace

   Not a good week workout wise, but hoped to have a good one today. Turned out well, but probably shorter than I could/should have gone. I doubled my drill distances to 1100 yrds which is probably th... read more

   14 days ago

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     Colin C.
     Colin C.

     I swim at the 24 in mid-town. Lets just say the clientele is different from any other gym I have been a member of. Wedding band is a must.

     14 days ago • Like

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     Everard S.
     Everard S.

     You know, I joined LA Fitness because of the proximity, and it's quite a difference from the Y. Simiarl I'm guessing to the 24F in mid-town. At the Y I'd say the average age at midday workouts 75. At LAF, it was funny, there was a late model corvette in the closest handicapped spot. With a handicapped sticker, granted, but I've never seen a corvette in a Y parking lot. Not even downtown.

     11 days ago • Like

8. Everard
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   Weekley Y 1800 yd 00:36 34:45 pace

   Didn't have time, so just skipped drills to get it in. Pretty quick for me.

   17 days ago

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9. Everard
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   alright Weekley Y 2450 yd 00:50 35:55 pace

   100 warmup, 500 of drills, fists, catch-up, one armed each side then finger tip. Then some laps. Usually after my drills, the first few laps are relatively quick, but I guess I'm a little tired fro... read more

   100 warmup, 500 of drills, fists, catch-up, one armed each side then finger tip. Then some laps. Usually after my drills, the first few laps are relatively quick, but I guess I'm a little tired from yesterday's long swimming workout. Usually these lunchtime efforts are about 30 minutes. Am glad to get some more time in the pool while I can.

   21 days ago

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     Slowtwitchsteve
     Slowtwitchsteve

     Well done Everard!!

     20 days ago • Like

10. Everard
    swim
    alright Tellepsen Y 3600 yd 01:13 35:51 pace

    Did 600 yds of drills and with no excuse to stop, did a full 3000 yards afterwards. Form really fell off, but I kept doing despite a real desire to quit and a little cramping. Stopped for the cramp... read more

    Did 600 yds of drills and with no excuse to stop, did a full 3000 yards afterwards. Form really fell off, but I kept doing despite a real desire to quit and a little cramping. Stopped for the cramps, but otherwise a solid workout. I'm pleased. Nothing but swimming this week. May do this again this coming week and see how the knee feels. It doesn't feel healed since it's painful at times after a day full of walking, but overall it feels stronger.

    22 days ago

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11. Everard
    swim
    good Weekley Y 2000 yd 00:40 35:35 pace

    Hadn't done any drills since I started swimming so knowing this was going to be a relatively short workout, I worked on some drills. What a difference. After 500 yds of miscellaneous drills, I was ... read more

    Hadn't done any drills since I started swimming so knowing this was going to be a relatively short workout, I worked on some drills. What a difference. After 500 yds of miscellaneous drills, I was a full 5 seconds faster/100yd than all my efforts this year. And the form lasted about 6-700 yards. Pretty pleased.

    24 days ago

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12. Everard
    swim
    alright Tellepsen Y 3000 yd 01:02 36:09 pace

    My soon to be patented Swim only IM training plan continues. I guess I could practice transitions. This went slow, but I really didn't want to do it. Ended up doing it late after the Masters class ... read more

    My soon to be patented Swim only IM training plan continues. I guess I could practice transitions. This went slow, but I really didn't want to do it. Ended up doing it late after the Masters class finished. As I was waiting underneath the clock by the pool it was hilarious how EVERY masters swimmer was gazing at the clock the last 5 minutes as they turned around at the end of the pool. Too funny. That was me too though about 45 minutes later.

    24 days ago

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      Garth F. Great Performance
      Garth F. Great Performance:

      Well done! Now to really simulate the IM experience, have someone in the lane whacking you in the head and trying to take your goggles. :-)

      24 days ago

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      Everard S.
      Everard S.

      Funny you should say that because the first few laps I shared a lane with someone doing doggie paddle. Yes, doggie paddle. Didn't quite know what to think of that.

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      Garth F.
      Garth F.

      Never seen that before. I suppose it's better than having to share with a breast-stroker.

      22 days ago • Like

13. Everard
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    alright Weekley Y 2500 yd 00:51 35:59 pace

    Relatively strong start, but petered out after about halfway. The rest wasn't tough, just not very fast. Am avoiding doing drills to maximize swim time, or distance I guess, but probably can't post... read more

    Relatively strong start, but petered out after about halfway. The rest wasn't tough, just not very fast. Am avoiding doing drills to maximize swim time, or distance I guess, but probably can't postpone it much further. Need to remember my drills.

    26 days ago

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14. Everard
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    alright Weekley Y 2250 yd 00:45 35:30 pace

    Swim and Bike, swim and bike. It's all I can do. A little quicker than last time, but not by much. No drills yet, just airing it out. I'm surprised I get a second wind of endurance about 30 minutes... read more

    Swim and Bike, swim and bike. It's all I can do. A little quicker than last time, but not by much. No drills yet, just airing it out. I'm surprised I get a second wind of endurance about 30 minutes into it. Feel like I've just started. BUt it goes away and becomes the chore it usually is. Still, I find it hard to believe I can just swim for 45 minutes almost non-stop.

    28 days ago

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15. Everard

    A shout out to all my friends who ran the Houston Full and Half Mary. I'm hearing great stories of pure awesomeness!

    29 days ago

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16. Everard
    swim
    alright Clay Road Y 3000 yd 01:01 35:31 pace

    Had a huge window for training, but didn't want to do my usual bike ride since I'm not quite yet ready for 40 miles. So I decided to do a long swim workout. It's probably the longest I've just out ... read more

    29 days ago

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      Slowtwitchsteve
      Slowtwitchsteve

      Great job challenging yourself Everard!! Put your mind to it, and got it done... AWESOME!!!!!!!

      28 days ago • Like

17. Everard
    VELO
    alright Home 18.8 mi 01:00 18.8mph pace

    One of those, "really-didn't-want-to-do-it-but-glad-I-just-did-it" workouts. I wasn't able to keep my 80+ cadence which is a sign I was not into it. But, it was good to get some mileage i... read more

    One of those, "really-didn't-want-to-do-it-but-glad-I-just-did-it" workouts. I wasn't able to keep my 80+ cadence which is a sign I was not into it. But, it was good to get some mileage in. I need to do some bike maintenance. Riding on the rollers in the car port is keeping up the neighbors.

    29 days ago

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18. Everard
    RUN
    injured North South Loop 2.45 mi 00:22 08:49 pace

    Well, this run, the first in almost a week probably set me back. Trying to run with good forward leaning technique I was going super fast for me. But perhaps being super focused, I noticed how crap... read more

    about 1 month ago   

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19. Everard
    VELO
    Rollers 14.45 mi 00:46 18.8mph pace

    First time back on the rollers since October. Didn't want to do the whole hour but was surprised how quickly the goal 45 minutes passed. Cooled down a bit when I finished. Averaged 19mph for the 45... read more

    about 1 month ago

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20. Everard
    swim
    good Weekley Y 2000 yd 00:41 35:44 pace

    My first swim since a long layoff actually went better than this. Amazingly 75 degrees today, I'd have to say the pool was probably in the same range. Felt warm. Swallowed some water but only stopp... read more

    about 1 month ago

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