The last set of the workout today was 6 X 50m (choice) with the goal of picking up the pace to the extent that we needed the 30 seconds rest at each wall.

I chose to alternate crawl and backstroke. On the crawl I focused on a faster turnover and a more powerful pull. The first 50 (crawl) took me 45 strokes. I had to skate on my side for a bit at the end of the second and third crawl. Since I still don't really know how to swim backstroke, I just those repeats focusing on turnover and pushing.

I don't know how long it took me to swim each crawl repeat. But, I definitely pushed myself hard, which is a good thing. I would not have thought to do a set like this on my own.

I'm still getting out of the house a little late. I'm going to continue to work on getting out of bed right when the alarm goes off.