Final hard practice before Texas

Today we had our last difficult practice (green/kick set) before the Longhorn Aquatic Elite Invite this weekend.  Prior to the workout we had a 30 minute stretching session with the entire team.  As much as I enjoyed just training with our small 15 person post grad group, I also value the unified team and practice schedule we gain in the summer when we combine with the college team.  I've gotten to know some of the college team a little better along the way as well.

The kick set today was 5 x 50's with a 200m easy kick between each.  The 50's varied in the distance of fast kicking, 35m, 40m, 45m and then a 50m for time.  I wasn't feeling especially fast today and finished the set with a 32.7, not my best 50m kick, but respectable.

I slightly injured myself lifting something heavy, perhaps a repeat injury from this weekend.  This was the classic "lift with your legs not with your back" mistake.  The right side of my back hurts almost constantly.  I hope it's better for my first race on Friday.