Thirsty and tired

Been working the Swim Smooth way lately, and I've noticed I am much more tired and thirsty throughout the day after the workout. I've found here that I don't seem to need as much sleep, as long as I get a nap in on Saturdays. But lately, I've been extremely thirsty and tired enough to nod off on the couch at night.

I think this is because the Swim Smooth system has you swimming at or near your CSS more often. I probably felt this same way back when I had coaching, but that hasn't happened since 2004/5, one glorious year of coaching from the wonderful Frank Shafroth at Chinquapin Rec Center in Alexandria.

But my latest workouts have had some exciting and fun intervals, like 4 x 200 at CSS +:30 rest. Loved it! I managed to hit 3:01 per 200, despite my CSS-200 being 3:06 (now). The CSS workouts, I'm finding, are all about managing your pace, working on pace awareness. I'm getting a bit better at that. And I believe that if I continue to do this, I will be able to work at my ideal pace for longer. Furthermore, I think my CSS will drop.

And, perhaps, someday I'll hit that elusive 1:20/100. One can only hope...

Comments

[Katie]

Nice progress! I've also had problems with fatigue when I've increased the intensity or duration of my workouts. My coach told me I wasn't eating enough before and after swimming. She said to eat a gel before practice. That's helped a lot.