Mental game. Well, setbacks happen. Incredibly this was purely a cognitive mistake, devoid of physical cause. So.... get back in the water and shred back that time.
Outdoor pool was dangerously warm and I cut back at least one practice in distance. Yesterday it was better and I could complete 6000 yards without stopping. (1:42) - nice to not have to do any math when you swim that distance.
Technique update: Feel very strong, even after a few days off with work travel. Not too much on the schedule for the next few months - just a couple days here and there. Should be able to keep a good focus and build around the down time. Left arm still too high (problem associated with right side only breathing). Legs felt better and glide and stretch were great throughout the last workout. The slides kicked in at about :50:00 (pretty sure it was near lap 72 - so that time was under 1:30).
**Must determine times with / without the current. SPL is significantly different.
Tomorrow marks 80 days of training remaining before the Slam the Dam event (October 1). Just discovered a pic of Taressa in the kayak looking strong! Excited to have this as our annual event together. This will come prior to other travel dates and before a get together with friends in Vegas on the weekend of October 20-23. Was concerned of having too many commitments before.
Will create an 80 day workout plan - focusing on strong distance.
Completely overjoyed with pride in that little guy. This morning I envisioned he and I swimming tandem together some day while mom and maybe his siblings row along side. Maybe, maybe not - not one to push my kids into anything they don't want. Nicholas does not have interest in a swim team, which is fine - he's been exposed to many sports and he likes what he likes. I want the same for both Nathaniel and Addison - exposure without pressure.
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