Swim Test

Did a Swim test today with some good results. Given the pain in my shoulder earlier I'm quite happy with the result.

The test:
1000 Yards
Hold to every third stroke breathing for as long as possible (this means breath on both sides).

I did this test in August and swam 14:55
Breathing held through the swim.

I did this test one month ago after a 3 week break 15:25
Breathing went to every other stroke after 400

Today 14:51
Breathing held to 800 yards.


My swimming over the last month has been.

4 days/week.
Monday: Easy no stress 30 minutes
Tuesday - Band Work
Thursday - Band Work
Saturday- Band Work

70% of the swims have been with a band around my ankles.and swim snorkle
60% of that was Band and Buoy - No paddles (remember the shoulder)
40% is Band no Buoy - Just try it!
Interval rest 10 seconds.

In other words all strength no speed in the pool.


It's a good life..

My Tuesday Run

It's a good life....

All Done NYC Now Off to Beijing

I've been to China so many times it's weird to have China come to me. I just finished the NYC running shoe analysis. I get lot's of requests or questions regarding what I do. Apparently others want do do this in their part of the world. They ask "how long does it normally take". When I tell them, I never hear back from them. NYC took roughly 80 hours of work.

This weekend I get to start on the Beijing Marathon. This time they came to me with everything I need. I never have to leave Cardiff for this one.

Aside from that:

I ran 40 minutes, swam enough to not hurt my shoulder and spent 30 minutes in the gym.

It's a good life....