What I talk about when I talk about swimming

[marathondan]

Those stats are still pretty impressive, BB. I'm jealous of your 1km non-stop effort (and the time is still pretty decent despite your protestations). I didn't make it to the pool once over the summer. I can't even remember why not. I think it was to do with my bike being off the road.

Yes, it's hugely technical. I can see that it would take the like of us 5 years to attain the heights of a really average technique. During which time of course the C-V capacity is gradually reducing as we slide towards that horrible thing mentioned by Sweder beginning with 5. If only we'd started at 20... or 10...

But speed isn't everything. You could do a 1km open water swim with confidence now (if required).

I salute your efforts!