Did a mini milestone yesterday - I completed 30 laps non-stop in the pool. Last time I did that was a year ago - while training for Biathlon '07. Back in 2005 when training for my first Bi, It didn't seem so tough to swim 30 laps. Now I can really feel the strain. And I KNOW that because my aching shoulders and back is reminding me that 3 years wiser is not 3 years fitter. But still, the timing of about 29min is not half bad.
Back to the swim. The first 10 laps was really gruelling. I couldn't feel that I was catching the water and my shoulders were straining almost from the start. After gruelling comes grinding - that's how my shoulder joints felt like. The next 10 laps was a real test of my resolve. I was telling myself to just finish 1km(20 laps) and call it quits for the day. And I was really gunning for it when......
Nothing happened!! Hehehehe..... :-P
Sorry, I digress. Anyway, towards the 18th or 19th lap (I forget), these 2 guys who've been standing around in the pool the whole time I was swimming (don't ask me why) started to do some laps as well. I found myself wanting to keep up with them. Now, keep in mind my shoulders were burning after almost 20 laps and these gentlemen just started on their swim. But I just could not stop myself from "competing" with them! Its like I was using them to pace myself! The pain was gone and all I could think of was beating them! Hmm... tells you something about yourself doesn't it.... So just like that, I was able to complete my 30 laps straight. Goes to show that a little friendly competition can do to help improve your game.
Well, running tomorrow....
Thanks for your help guys! Whoever you are.....
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