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Today’s recovery workout: 5 Rounds A1 Sleeper Stretch Contract Relax to plateau A2 Quadruped Reach to Tspine rotation 5x10e A3 Half Kneeling Windmills 5x10e A4 Single Arm Swing 5x5e A5 Single Arm Clean 5x5e A6 Unilateral Squat 5x5e #TrainDaly #proswimmer #myswim #usaswimming #ymcaswimming #highsxhoolswimming #collegeswimming #instaswimcoach #swimallday #olympicswimming #swimfloatswim #swimclusion #swimteamlife #myswimline #swimfun #lapswimming #swimvideo #swimtraining #swimtraining🏊🏻 #swimblog #swimtechniquetraining #swimm #swimmin #swimmersbody #swammer #swammers #swimcoaches #usaswim #olympicswimmer #swimspecial (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLQVjn1gM5L/?igshid=kf9hd3flwmsd

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NEW COACH

So a while go I posted that my coach got fired! The other day I met my new coach, Jay. (The third "permanent" coach to come to my club in a year.)

He seems amazing. Like I am really sorry that we didn't end up hiring him in the first place. He's super strict compared to any other coaches we've previously had, and he's got major plans for the club. Apparently, the club's pretty slow compared to others and is no-where near were it should be, in terms of squads and quantity/quality of the training sessions.

So, what does this mean? He's going to whoop our asses into shape, that's what. I'm guessing he will change the squads around majorly and add longer sessions to the training schedule. 

So, what does this mean for me? I have no fucking idea. Like seriously. I'm not fast enough for state just yet but (in my opinion) too fast for the squad underneath. I'm 15, which at my club makes me among the oldest swimmers. It's hard for me to deal with that he'll probably make me train with the 'kids' (11-13) until I'm good enough for state. Because I cannot handle most of them and it's extremely discouraging. 

Oh, but there's more. The pool we train at is closing down for a month so we have to train at another pool, the closest we can find is more than half an hour away from my house. (just think of the waking up times for morning sessions oh joy)

So yeah, I just wanted to give a bit of an update on my swim life at the moment, because it's pretty crazy and there's a lot going on!! I'll update you every now and then about my coach and how I'm progressing! Also, I've got exams in a few weeks so I mighn't be on as much due to studying/stressing out haha ;)

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1.2KM SWIM UPDATE

Despite choppy waters and rough conditions, I managed to get a 2-minute personal best in my 1.2km swim today and am so proud of myself!! Everybody got slower than their usual time by at least 4 minutes, and I was surprised when I got out of the water and realized I'd beaten last years' time!!

My wetsuit chafing is still giving me hell, the bandage I had on it ripped of halfway through the swim so for the last 500m or so the wetsuit was rubbin' on it and now its red raw. I won't post a photo this time, it literally looks like something from a horror movie. Mum's pretty worried about it actually and is insisting on taking me to the doctors to get some creme or something for it. Hopefully it just needs rest and time out of the water. I'm hoping it will heal quick though - got two more swims next weekend!!!!

I came 28/54 in my age group which I am completely stoked about, last season I came much further to the back of the pack. It's great to be in the middle of the pack finally, and I'm really looking forward to the rest of this season and especially next season as I finally feel as though national times are within my grasp.

P.S. I had a few people come up to me and say 'wow you look great, have you lost weight?' and it one of the most amazing things to reply 'yes, i have'. Makes all the hardwork I've done seem worth it!!

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5KM SWIM UPDATE

I successfully completed the first 5km (and my first 5km unassisted by tide) swim today! 

I swam faster then I expected, just over 1 hour 40 minutes, and am so proud of myself. I wouldn't have been able to do this last season. I know I could have worked harder; but now I know I can pace faster I'll be able to smash my next 5k swim!!

The worst part of the day?

WETSUIT

FREAKING

CHAFING

The area between the back of my neck and my wetsuit got extremely sunburnt AND chaffed. I've literally never been in so much pain in my life. Mum though she was trying to help and put some aloe vera on it. WORST IDEA EVER. I literally screamed in pain. Got some vasoline on it now and it seems to be soothing it. 

I'm just hoping it'll be alright for friday, as I have a 1.2k swim!!!

I came around 16th in an open age group - I did not expect top 20!!!

Anyways, I just wanted to let you guys know how I went. I'll be sure to update you on the rest of my swims as well, I'm super pumped about the season!