So I’m back on the bike riding and back in the pool swimming after having to scale things back after pulling up sore after a ride a few weeks ago.

Tonight was stroke correction class and I always struggle to pump out the 60 minute session.

I’ve built crutches into the way I’m swimming, first some fins then a snorkel, ear plugs and nose clip.

Tonight I was focused on not using the snorkel at all and just pushing through. I’m still having a hell of a time sorting out my stroke and breathing and working out my pace.

I’m still tiring way to easily, but it is progressing.

While all the solo training I’ve been doing has been in a 25M lane by myself, stroke correction is in a 50M lane.

There is some sort of mental block I have and as soon as I hit over half way I seem to stop.

The challenge now is to mentally over come that and I will succeed!  I always said from the outset that this was a physical and mental challenge.

I love a good challenge and I’m enjoying pushing myself to levels of fitness, knowledge and strength I’ve never had before!