1200 in sub 2s

Today, was an interesting day in the pool. I decided last night to see if I could keep my pace under 2 minutes per 100 yds for as long as possible. Friday is usually my long swim day because I take swimming off on Thursday's to take Elena to school.

I'm still battling the tail end of a sore throat thing. I have really never felt like total crap but just that nagging sickness. I wasn't expecting much. This week really hasn't gone too well for my workouts. I had major stomach problems on Wednesday during my run and had to cut it short. It was a nice day but I just didn't want to be caught out in the middle of nowhere walking and suffering.

Thursday's indoor trainer ride was okay but I just feel dead on the trainer. Actually, my biking has been really suspect this last month. I figure as long as I keep a good base I'll start adding intensity come January.

So I hop into the pool and take off. I keep focusing on my stroke as each 100 yards clicks off. I'm hitting 1:58, 59 for each one. I figure as long as I feel good and see a 1:5something on the watch I'm golden. I got to 400 yards and told myself okay just make it to a 1000. I hit 500, the halfway point in my head. Before I knew it I was at 600 and with 400 to go I felt, no problem. I've done 400 yards at the end of my recent workouts as part of my cool down. No biggie. Next thing I hit 1000 and think why not try for 1200. The last 200 yards was pretty tough as I was having breathing issues. I really wanted to get some more air. I tried my best to relax and continue to focus on my stroke. Glide, big pull, etc.

I finished the last one in 1:58 and my total time was 23:40. Woohoo! I'm tired and my arms were sore. They hurt to raise over my head for washing my hair. I'm not sure about getting any faster anytime soon but I hope I can keep that pace for entire 2.4 miles next August. Basically, trading 20 or so minutes on the swim and hopefully taking it all back on the run.

We'll see...