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by Swimmer1
November 27th, 2022, 12:57 pm
Forum: Cross-Training
Topic: My first cold water swimming
Replies: 10
Views: 16520

Re: My first cold water swimming

Swam in 18' water on Saturday. I very was tired before I started. Only went about 300m. Got back to shore. Felt frustrated, irritable and clumsy. Got home half an hour later, took my temperature which was 34.8'. Monitoring it over the next few hours I figured it had been about 34.2 when I got out o...
by Swimmer1
March 14th, 2022, 7:40 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: SPM question
Replies: 11
Views: 4549

Re: SPM question

Thank you all. During my workout today I consciously slowed down and focused on my form. I was not utilizing my legs enough and trying to generate power through my upper body. I am going to work a lot more on the leg drive. I appreciate everyone's input.
by Swimmer1
March 13th, 2022, 11:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: SPM question
Replies: 11
Views: 4549

SPM question

Hello, I am new to indoor rowing. When I started rowing I would just row for a set number of minutes and found I naturally pull at 30spm. I can row comfortably at this rate for 20+ minutes (rowing at a 2:45/500m rate). A lot of the workouts I've looked at specify rowing at 20-28spm, depending on the...
by Swimmer1
March 13th, 2022, 11:28 pm
Forum: Cross-Training
Topic: My first cold water swimming
Replies: 10
Views: 16520

Re: My first cold water swimming

Gilles, Hello from Portland, ME, USA. I'm not anywhere near you but I swim in the ocean 4 days/week. It is a great activity, enjoy and stay safe. Make sure to watch for the cold water shock when you first get in and you will find that your core body temperature continues to drop after you get out. B...