1.5K Swim Time Trial

Completed a 1.5K Swim Time Trial this Mon. Came to me as a surprise as i haven't been asking for the sets for swim. Anyway better then usual swim set, skipped about 500m worth of drills and spent about 30mins to do timing/rest.

Here is the splits

Lap	Splits	Timing
1	0:01:50	0:01:50
2	0:02:05	0:03:55
3	0:02:05	0:06:00
4	0:02:05	0:08:05
5	0:02:07	0:10:12
6	0:02:06	0:12:18
7	0:02:04	0:14:22
8	0:02:06	0:16:28
9	0:02:06	0:18:34
10	0:02:07	0:20:41
11	0:02:08	0:22:49
12	0:02:08	0:24:57
13	0:02	0:26:57
14	0:02:08	0:29:05
15	0:02:05	0:31:10

Average: 2:05

From the graph, you can see how 'consistent' i am. Basically is a race of ego trying to swim beside Ben. haha!
*1st lap obviously is adrenaline rush, after seeing Wilson did his 25min TT.
*5-7th lap is where i close up the gap between Ben and Yong Herng.
*8-11th lap, chill out abit
*13th lap is either a timing mistake or a attempt for me to catch up with Ben. FAILED! Last burst of fire, on the last lap to get in par with him.

Some stances i tried for this TT / Comments on what i think during swim

1. Tried 3 stroke 1 breath, but still too taxing on my breathing. Not calm enough.
2. Kicked harder, tried kicking more from thigh than ankle. Not sure I'm consistent in this attempt
3. Stroked hard for the last 500m, with faster turnover (50m). Freaking painful trying to catch Ben!
4. Tried to even out my splits, my 100m too fast, 1:50min. Aiming to slow down to 2min but turned out to be 2:05min.
   

Some AARs

1. Elbow drops, been hearing it since Poly Yr 2
2. Funny jerking action under water for the last few laps
3. Left body doesn't rotate up as much as Right.
4. My feet not as flexible, doesn't flip much when kicking

Action to be taken

1. Kick more with fins and board.
2. Do more strokes drills on left arm. E.g. 2 left hand stroke follow by 1 right hand stroke (2L1R) and single hand w and w/o paddles
3. Focus to start pulling at optimal level, activating chest muscle
   
4. Not to throw arm, instead 'rotate'

Improvement hope to see

1. Splits go below 2:05, <2:03>
2. Left arm stronger, more efficient
   
3. Kick more from thigh
4. Rotate more on left
   

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