Today was the first set of the increased resistance and speed phase. The 5km i just completed feels like i have just slogged through 15 in rough seas...!
A lot of the work was 200's and 600's with the band or a bloody sponge dragging behind me. If you ever want to feel like your 20 kegs heavier give this a go. However, that is exactly the point of the next two weeks training seasons, too work the big muscles and continue getting used to swimming tired. I should come out the other end with increased stamina and mental confidence of knowing i can keep going when tired...that is the plan anyways!
