11/28/11 - Active Recovery

Swam at Bartlett Rec this morning with Tim Moore. We worked on some technique and concluded that I should side stroke instead of freestyle. Practiced it for a few 25's then finally got the hang of it. Felt amazing! Did a few 100's non stop and felt awesome! I've never swam that far nonstop without being completely gassed. Big thanks to Tim for showing me some new things. I can't wait to retest a 1k.

On a side note,Tim set the current record for BUDS candidate this passed weekend for the 500m sidestroke during his PT test. Instructors couldn't believe it. Time was 6:50.



Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
-Proverbs 27:17


"God often keeps us on the path by guiding us through the counsel of friends and trusted spiritual advisors."
-Bill Hybels

11/23/11 - Training

Training:

Will:
90-120 min hike light load rougher terrain

No terrain here in Memphis. Instead chose to rake some leaves with a 20# vest for 4 hours.

Awesome video made by James Cheney at our gym. This guy is incredibly talented.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owxCXfpxD5g&feature=feedu

So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and  what build up one another.

-Romans 14:19

"How many people stop because so few say, 'Go'"

-Charles Swindoll

11/21/11 - Rest/Recovery

Recovery:

AM Swim:
Worked on some technique with James and Shepherd. I'm going to slay this beast.

Practiced freestyle with a float between my legs. Helped pull my hips up out of the water. When I swim my lower body is bent like almost 90 degrees.

8 x 50m, rest a few minutes. Practiced breathing every third stroke. Left and right side. Never done that before. Started feeling really comfortable.


Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.
-Proverbs 12:25

"If his presence does not cheer you, surely heaven itself would not make you glad; for what is heaven but the full enjoyment of his love?"
-C.H. Spurgeon