This semester I am continuing both track and swim team. I've decided that this will be my schedule for the coming semester:
Monday - Track
Tuesday - Swimming
Wednesday - Track
Thursday - Swimming
Friday - Gym day
I've changed friday from swimming to gym because of the extra freedom it presents me with. I enjoy running in the gym due to the fact that I get to work different parts of my body (parts that swimming and track tend to neglect). The atmosphere is also nice, and it's far more relaxed than training with a team. I love pushing myself on the treadmill, going on the bouncy balls, lifting weights, and rowing. I think it will be good for me to learn how to push myself without a coach present.
Swim team thus far into the semester is a lot harder than last. The coach has decided that we have to train in practice like we would swim in a competition. He says that we can't rely on a sudden rush of adrenaline, and that we have to build up our endurance. Therefore, we have a smaller warmup and more consistent sprints. For instance we often do 100 meters 8 times in a row, with a 30 second or so break in between each one. I find this new method of training very difficult, but a lot more effective in the long run.
I haven't been to very many track practices yet, due to me hurting my ankle after IC trips. However, practices are pretty much the same. I'm part of the distance group and we work on 5-10 minute runs and loops around school. We also do longer sprints (such as 400 m). I find track practices very challenging, but rewarding. I also hope to connect more with the coaches, as I admit to feeling slightly disconnected from them. I don't have as good a relationship with Zwinscher or Smyth as I do with my swim coach. I think this is because there are more people on the track team, but I'd like to change it nonetheless.
I will continue to do my best in the sports program, and will blog if there are any sudden changes in the routine, my progress, or my thoughts.
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