by marciadmin | Apr 29, 2021 | 50-Minute Swim Workouts
Since this week was IM at the beginning of the week, I thought I’d do an IM stroke technique. Rather than specify a stroke drill for you in the workout, I’m letting you pick your favorite one. (Is there such a thing? LOL) I didn’t get to start until 2 minutes after,...
by marciadmin | Apr 28, 2021 | 50-Minute Swim Workouts
This is another endurance set. It’s not about speed, but maintaining a pace with a short amount of rest. Also, I just wanted to see what I could manage for that many 200s. I’d hoped for a bit faster, but . . . shrug. I wasn’t pushing myself, but...
by marciadmin | Apr 27, 2021 | Writerly Talk
Breaking the “as” addiction Addicted to “as”? You are not alone. This addiction is very prevalent among authors these days. (Heck, I’ve been known to show some of that addiction myself. Grin) Sometimes, they are used in similes, but the most common usage is as a...
by marciadmin | Apr 26, 2021 | 50-Minute Swim Workouts
The last Monday of the month is IM day. I wasn’t sure how it would go as Friday, when I tried to do some 25 sprint (hahaha) breaststroke, a muscle pulled a bit, so I backed off and didn’t swim breaststroke for the rest of the workout. It was a good choice...
by marciadmin | Apr 23, 2021 | 50-Minute Swim Workouts
It was sprint day today. My plan today had been to sprint some breaststroke, but, on the second 25, my abductor muscle felt like I was going to pull it, so I switched to backstroke. Always listen to your body. Which means be sure to adjust the intervals and even the...
