tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040433617289684252.post6086223808761990855..comments2023-11-24T04:04:56.849-05:00Comments on Triaspirational: Thursday swimJenny Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295436498255927522noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040433617289684252.post-50904687530385959932008-06-12T12:02:00.000-04:002008-06-12T12:02:00.000-04:00Oh, dear!!If I were you, I wouldn't worry too much...Oh, dear!!<BR/><BR/>If I were you, I wouldn't worry too much about what percentage effort equates to in terms of heart rate zones.<BR/><BR/>You could try playing a game with yourself in a lap swim. Swim a 100, first 25 flat out as hard as you can possibly go, then dial it back what you think might be 20% for each subsequent length. Have a rest, then do the same thing but dial back 10%, then 5%. If you do that a few times over a few sessions you'll end up with a good approximation and understanding of the percentage effort that is being asked for.<BR/><BR/>Warning: It is possible to go 100% effort more slowly than 80-90% effort because your stroke rate may go up so signficantly that your technique falls apart.<BR/><BR/>N.B. With practice you will find yourself becoming quite efficient at kicking with a board. Points to consider: tuck board under armpits (more or less) do not extend it too much in front of you, if you're doing flutter remember to kick from hips, not too deep, not too much splash, knees soft but not overly "bendy". (Hmm ... there's a lot to remember while kicking, isn't there?)<BR/><BR/>P.S. Mindfulness is good!!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300094483282054900noreply@blogger.com