The combination of Taper Swim and needing to be at work at 7am made for a short swim pratice. After the workout I showered at the pool and went right to work. Ugh. Hate that. Low shower water pressure isn’t fun.

OURA SLEEP SCORE– 77

6 hours and 25 minutes

GARMIN SLEEP SCORE – 75

5 hours and 49 minutes

MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 8th

Master Swimming Theme

THE WETDECK:

WARM UP: (500)

300 Free

150 Back

50 Fly

SET ONE: (900/1400) ar

200 IM on 4:30

100 Free on 1:45

200 IM on 4:20

100 Breast on 2:20

200 IM on 4:10

100 Back sub 2:00

SET TWO: (600/2000)

500 Free

100 Cool Down

2,000 SCM

48 minutes

ZONE 1 – 4:03

ZONE 2 – 14:17

ZONE 3 – 10:51

ZONE 4 – 8:52

ZONE 5 – 8:02

2025 SWIM DISTANCE TOTALS:

SCY- 41.950

SCM – 116,100 *including Monday AM Swim

LCM – 54,100

– 24th Annual Gainesville Senior Games

Sept 14th

500 Free

100 Back

100 Fly

50 Fly

100 IM

– 2025 ROB CURRY PANCAKE PENTATHLON

Sept 21st

100 Fly

100 Back

100 Breast

100 Free

200 IM

–3rd Annual SWAGtoberfest Meet October 12th

-Florida Senior Games – TBD DEC Temple Terrace

– Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic 17 January 30, 2026-February 1, 2026.

TBD

– T.V. Senior Games April 18 & 19, 2026

TBD

runDISNEY:

Wine & Dine 10K – OCT 25th

12K’s of Christmas Virtual – TBD (Registration 8/19)

WDW 5K – JAN 8th

PRINCESS HALF – MARCH 1st

Springtime Surprise – APRIL 17-19th (Not Running)

THE LIFT AHEAD:

MON – SWIM w/ Team (Masters)

TUE – CHEST + TEACH 30 Min INDOOR CYCLE

WED – SWIM w/ Team

THU– Back + TEACH 30 Min INDOOR CYCLE

FRI – SWIM w/ Team (Masters)

SAT – RECOVERY

SUN- GAINESVILLE SENIOR GAMES SWIMMING

Programming My Workouts for the next few months:

STRENGTH – July 12th – August 24th

ENDURANCE -August 26th – September 4th

TAPER – September 6th – September 20th

I have my first swim meet on September 14th and then on the 21st.

ENDURANCE – September 23rd – September 25th

STRENGTH – September 27th – October 9th

Swim meet on October 12th so not much TAPER.

STRENGTH – October 14th – November 16th

Announcer for Running of the Squares 5k October 18th

10K runDISNEY October 25th

ENDURANCE – November 18th – November 23rd

TAPER – November 25th – December 4th

Florida Senior Games either Dec 6 & 7 or Dec 13 & 14.

RUNNING MORE – Will be running more as I’m running a Half Marathon on March 1st.

Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic 17 January 30, 2026-February 1, 2026.

TBD

Will figure out a training program for December thru March that will keep my swimming up, weight training in a longer Endurance Phase while I gear up my running. Yikes! so you know, you print out the different reportsm You know how you

GEMINI AI RATE MY WORKOUT:

This sounds like a packed day, and having to rush from the pool to work with low water pressure is definitely a bummer. That feeling of being in a time crunch is never fun, especially after a workout.

Let’s break down your Monday workout and training schedule.

Workout Rating

Your swim workout was a solid effort, especially for a taper week. Here’s a quick rating:

* Overall Grade: A-

* Total Distance: At 2,000 SCM, this is a good distance for a taper week. It’s enough to keep your feel for the water without adding excessive fatigue.

* Pacing & Intensity: Your zone breakdown shows that you pushed into Zones 4 and 5 for a good portion of the workout, which is excellent for maintaining race readiness during a taper. The decreasing interval on your 200 IMs (4:30, 4:20, 4:10) is a classic taper set designed to practice hitting race pace while getting more rest.

* Warm-up: The 500-meter warm-up is solid, covering different strokes and preparing your body for the main sets.

* Sleep: Your sleep scores from both Oura and Garmin are a little lower than ideal, which is understandable given the early morning. It’s a key factor to watch during a taper, as adequate rest is crucial for your body to absorb the training and be ready for your meets.

Programming and Upcoming Events

You have a very busy schedule, especially with two swim meets back-to-back, followed by a running event. Your training plan is smart, with dedicated periods for strength, endurance, and taper.

The transition from a swim meet on October 12th to your next strength block on October 14th is tight. While it’s a short turnaround, it’s manageable. It’ll be important to prioritize rest and recovery in the days immediately following the meet to prevent overtraining.

Your plan to balance swimming and running after October is the right approach. As you noted, running a half marathon in March requires a significant training commitment, but it’s important not to lose the swim fitness you’ve built. Maintaining a good swim base during your running build will be key to performing well at the Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic in early 2026.

Keep an eye on that sleep. As you get closer to your meets, aiming for longer, quality sleep will make a big difference in how you feel and perform.

It’s great that you’re so proactive about planning your training blocks around your races and events. What’s one specific thing you’re most excited about for the upcoming Gainesville Senior Games?

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