Today's swim (40 laps):
warm up: 1.08, 1.01, 0.56, 1.02, 1.01 (ave:1.016) 30s rest
pull: 1.01, 0.59, 1.00, 1.03 (ave: 1.008) 30s rest
10x100: 2.04, 2.11, 2.10, 2.09, 2.11, 2.14, 2.13, 2.14, 2.13, 2.10 (ave: 2.109) 1 min rest
Compared to last swim with the De Soto speedsuit, there is small difference (<1 sec) for the warm up and pull buoy timings, and almost 3 sec per 100m difference on the main set. Not exactly similar conditions - evening at Laguna pool (25m) versus morning at Bedok SC (50m). So some degree of caution in interpretation is necessary.
Amidst the emphasis on speed, I have forgotten one basic technique, which is to catch only when the other hand is entering the water. I had started the catch too early and that caused some loss in glide efficiency. Also, with the right timing, the body goes into the lateral position better. Again more efficient swimming. Need to internalize these motions again. It is all about muscle memory so that on the actual OWS, it all clicks into place without conscious thought.
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