Super Swimmer!

12/10/12

Today is my only day off this week, YAY to Mondays!! Originally, Marvin and I planned on swimming at 8 am, but since he had to study for finals we pushed it to 3:30 this afternoon. We began the swim with a 350 warm up, split up into 50m. After the warm up, we discussed starting next week getting a base line for my 1000m time and working from that. I decided, okay, now is the time! I really need to quit being a baby and push it with this swimming! I thought swimming 5 - 200m would be a great way to start pushing myself. The first 3 I was over exerting and expending too much effort trying to swim fast and get it over with! LOL. Marvin explained that was not the best way to do it, unless I was an Olympic Speed swimmer. He said, "You need to swim like Alicia". That made sense to me! 

The last two 200m I decided to slow down my pace significantly and be able to complete the 200m without stopping after 50m for a couple breaths. I was able to complete the last two without feeling exhausted and gasping for air when I was finished. I felt strong and accomplished! After a few minutes of rest and chatting we decided to finish off the 75 minute workout with a 250 cool down. I did what I did during the last two and I was able to complete the cool down without stopping! I touched each wall and turned right around! I was so happy and proud! We completed 1600m tonight! My longest swim so far!

I have come such a long way with my swimming. I cannot thank Marvin enough for all of the countless hours he has spent with me in the chlorine. =) I look forward to being able to swim 2.4 miles effortlessly! He is great a great teacher and pushes me to the limit. Thanks Marvy! I am exhausted, it has been a long day off. Night night all!!

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