TLog: miss 'em swim sessions!

With the focus on the Tokyo marathon in three weeks' time, I'd to cut down on the swim sessions - to just once a week. When I went back to the pool on Sunday, I was kinda glad to swim. Never thought that would happen! Any way, 30 laps on basic drills.

This morning was back in the pool - and I focussed on the leg kicks. I never really liked the kick drills. Just too slow and dreary. But the slower pace allowed me to remember some friends in supplication. And all too soon, the four laps were over!

Tried the 4-kick motion, and to time the kick with the pull. Not sure if I did the right thing, but it seemed to provide better thrust. As my good friend PK said, as we grow older, we look for more efficient techniques. Was able to complete the 30 laps in a record 52 minutes - my PB!

And another thing ... I started counting strokes again. Now doing 20 - 21 strokes per 25m. That is down from 22 - 23 a number of weeks ago. The surprise is that with a longer glide, I'd have thought that the pace would slow. Instead, my 50-m lap time went down to 1:20 - 1:23. So must be on the right track! :)