"CUTTING WATER" = ONE swim stroke. In 1994, my life changed while cutting through the cool waters of the English Channel, a place that brings me peace. Swimming is such a wonderful, lifelong sport, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, no matter what level you may be. Dream, Prepare, Succeed. - Marcella MacDonald
CuttingWater
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Been pretty busy
Not only has the JanuaryJam occupied my mornings, but life is very busy right now.
My back is a dry as a snake's peeled skin and I hope it will make it through a few more days.
I will post the workouts shortly.
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
My back is a dry as a snake's peeled skin and I hope it will make it through a few more days.
I will post the workouts shortly.
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
Friday, January 13, 2012
Amanda, Evan and me... a good combination
This morning, 2 Triathalon friends joined me for their longest swims, Amanda Lawrence and Evan Johnson, They swam GREAT.
We were all on the same interval, they swam less but that was AOK. Here it goes.
100 W/U (Modified Catch-up 4 me)
1000 (15:00) <800 for A&E>
6 x 250 (3:45) <200 for A&E>
2 x 500 (7:30) <400 A&E>
5 x 200 (3:00) <150>
10 x 50 (:50) all, my loosening spot
1000 <800>
10 x 50 (:50)
10 x 100 (1:30) <75 for A>
2 x 500 <400>
6 x 250 <200 for Amanda, she did GREAT, 8000 for her>
Last 1000 for me
4 x 25 Double arm backstroke with extra pull-ups
11,200y/ 107700 JJy
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
We were all on the same interval, they swam less but that was AOK. Here it goes.
100 W/U (Modified Catch-up 4 me)
1000 (15:00) <800 for A&E>
6 x 250 (3:45) <200 for A&E>
2 x 500 (7:30) <400 A&E>
5 x 200 (3:00) <150>
10 x 50 (:50) all, my loosening spot
1000 <800>
10 x 50 (:50)
10 x 100 (1:30) <75 for A>
2 x 500 <400>
6 x 250 <200 for Amanda, she did GREAT, 8000 for her>
Last 1000 for me
4 x 25 Double arm backstroke with extra pull-ups
11,200y/ 107700 JJy
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
A crazy week
So....
after a weekend watching my little swimmers racing, and I had no time to get to the pool, Monday was a restful and strong.
I think, actually know, this January is going better than any other, of course we haven't had any snow to give me an additional excuse to stay home,
so the mission continues.
I'm adding in a bit of a warm-up for a few extra yards to add up.
Monday, January 9
100 Modified Catch-up (MCU)
4 x 250 (3:45)
2 x 1000 (14:50)
5 x 200 (3:00)
2 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 100 (1:30)
2 x 1000 (15:00)
20 x 50 (2 on :45, 3 on :50)
100 Double Arm Backstroke (DAB) w/ 24 pull ups when in deep end
10,100 y/ 72,600 JJyards
Tuesday January 10
100 MCU (2:00) .... 3 x 50 (:50)
2 x 250 (3:45) ..... 5 x 50 (2 on :45, 3 on :50)
1 x 500 (7:30) .... 5 x 50
2 x 1000 (15:00) .... 5 x 50
10 x 100 (1:30) .... 5 x 50
1 x 1000 .... 5 x 50
5 x 200 (3:00) .... 5 x 50
2 x 1000 .... 5 x 50
1 x 500 .... 5 x 50
2 x 250 .... 3 x 50 (:50)
100 DAB w/ pull-ups in deep end
11500y/ 84100 JJy
Wednesday, January 11 (early work day)
100 MCU
1 x 400 (6:00)
2 x 300 (4:30)
3 x 200 (3:00)
4 x 100 (1:30)
100 BAD w/ pullups
2200y/ 86300 JJy
Thursday, Januray 12
100 MCU
4 x 250 (3:45)
5 x 50 (2 on :45, 3 on :50)
2 x 1000 (15:00
5 x 50
2 x 500 (7:30)
10 x 100 (1:30)
5 x 50
2 x 1000
5 x 50
5 x 200 (3:00)
4 x 25 DAB w/ Pullups
10,200y/ 96500 JJy
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
after a weekend watching my little swimmers racing, and I had no time to get to the pool, Monday was a restful and strong.
I think, actually know, this January is going better than any other, of course we haven't had any snow to give me an additional excuse to stay home,
so the mission continues.
I'm adding in a bit of a warm-up for a few extra yards to add up.
Monday, January 9
100 Modified Catch-up (MCU)
4 x 250 (3:45)
2 x 1000 (14:50)
5 x 200 (3:00)
2 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 100 (1:30)
2 x 1000 (15:00)
20 x 50 (2 on :45, 3 on :50)
100 Double Arm Backstroke (DAB) w/ 24 pull ups when in deep end
10,100 y/ 72,600 JJyards
Tuesday January 10
100 MCU (2:00) .... 3 x 50 (:50)
2 x 250 (3:45) ..... 5 x 50 (2 on :45, 3 on :50)
1 x 500 (7:30) .... 5 x 50
2 x 1000 (15:00) .... 5 x 50
10 x 100 (1:30) .... 5 x 50
1 x 1000 .... 5 x 50
5 x 200 (3:00) .... 5 x 50
2 x 1000 .... 5 x 50
1 x 500 .... 5 x 50
2 x 250 .... 3 x 50 (:50)
100 DAB w/ pull-ups in deep end
11500y/ 84100 JJy
Wednesday, January 11 (early work day)
100 MCU
1 x 400 (6:00)
2 x 300 (4:30)
3 x 200 (3:00)
4 x 100 (1:30)
100 BAD w/ pullups
2200y/ 86300 JJy
Thursday, Januray 12
100 MCU
4 x 250 (3:45)
5 x 50 (2 on :45, 3 on :50)
2 x 1000 (15:00
5 x 50
2 x 500 (7:30)
10 x 100 (1:30)
5 x 50
2 x 1000
5 x 50
5 x 200 (3:00)
4 x 25 DAB w/ Pullups
10,200y/ 96500 JJy
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
Friday, January 6, 2012
Feeling better than I imagined
Day 6 of the January Jam, and I am surprised I feel, pretty good in the water at this yardage mark.... of course sleeping through the night does help.
It's either all the swimming and work, the shot of Nyquil or a combination of both, probably both.
Now, for the swimming.
Thursday, January 5
2 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 50 (:45)
2 x 1000
10 x 100 (25 drill/ 75 free) <1:35/1:40>
2 x 1000
10 x 50 (:45)
2 x 1000
2 x 25 (Double arm backstroke w/ 48 pull ups in deep end
10,050 yds./ 52450 total
Friday, January 6
10 x 50 (:50) 25drill/ 25 free
2 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 100 (one on 1:35/ two on 1:30...)
3 x 1000 (15:10)
5 x 200 (3:10/ 3:00...)
2 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 50 (:50) 25 free/ 25 drill
2 x 25 choice (I'm liking Double arm back stroke lately) w/ 48 pull-ups in the deep end
10,050 yds/ 62,500 total
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
It's either all the swimming and work, the shot of Nyquil or a combination of both, probably both.
Now, for the swimming.
Thursday, January 5
2 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 50 (:45)
2 x 1000
10 x 100 (25 drill/ 75 free) <1:35/1:40>
2 x 1000
10 x 50 (:45)
2 x 1000
2 x 25 (Double arm backstroke w/ 48 pull ups in deep end
10,050 yds./ 52450 total
Friday, January 6
10 x 50 (:50) 25drill/ 25 free
2 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 100 (one on 1:35/ two on 1:30...)
3 x 1000 (15:10)
5 x 200 (3:10/ 3:00...)
2 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 50 (:50) 25 free/ 25 drill
2 x 25 choice (I'm liking Double arm back stroke lately) w/ 48 pull-ups in the deep end
10,050 yds/ 62,500 total
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
A challenge is on.
So, I'm trying not disturb anyone in the pool and my Tri-friend Amanda comes running into the pool area on Tuesday and yells to me, "you're going down!"
"What is going on", I think to myself. Then she tells me...
Now Amanda, have you really thought this challenge out thoroughly... do you really think you and Evan will come close to my yardage in the pool, remember my nickname, 'La Machina'... machine.
So, this is my challenge.
Accumulate your swim yardage,
and for every 4 miles you run, add 2000 yardages to your swim total,
for every 10 miles you cycle, add 2000 yardages to your swim.
That sounds pretty fair?
OK, Now for Tuesday and Wednesday's Workouts.
Tuesday
10 x 1000 (15:15)
very tired today, but managed through.
Odd #'s, added some drill in.
Even: Full stroke
Cool Down: 2 x 25 (Double Arm Backstroke) with 48 pull ups in the deep end.
Total: 10050 yards
Wednesday
4 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 50 (:50) 25 MCU/ 25 free
1000
10 x 50 (:50) 25 free/ 25 MCU
4 x 1000
W/D: 2 x 25 DAB w/ 48 Pull ups
Total: 10050 Yards
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
"What is going on", I think to myself. Then she tells me...
Now Amanda, have you really thought this challenge out thoroughly... do you really think you and Evan will come close to my yardage in the pool, remember my nickname, 'La Machina'... machine.
So, this is my challenge.
Accumulate your swim yardage,
and for every 4 miles you run, add 2000 yardages to your swim total,
for every 10 miles you cycle, add 2000 yardages to your swim.
That sounds pretty fair?
OK, Now for Tuesday and Wednesday's Workouts.
Tuesday
10 x 1000 (15:15)
very tired today, but managed through.
Odd #'s, added some drill in.
Even: Full stroke
Cool Down: 2 x 25 (Double Arm Backstroke
Total: 10050 yards
Wednesday
4 x 1000 (15:00)
10 x 50 (:50) 25 MCU/ 25 free
1000
10 x 50 (:50) 25 free/ 25 MCU
4 x 1000
W/D: 2 x 25 DAB w/ 48 Pull ups
Total: 10050 Yards
Dream, Prepare, Succeed
Monday, January 2, 2012
January Jam 2012
Happy New Year, 2012 and the January Jam has begun, I hope my health continues to stay well.
I will put the workouts up tomorrow
Dream, Prepare, Succeed..
I will put the workouts up tomorrow
January 1
11250
January 2
11050/22300
Dream, Prepare, Succeed..
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2015 ... Swimming for Homes for the Brave
After spending the past 20 years paddling from Dover to France, it is time to venture into new waters, while helping some special people.
Soon, I will be traveling with my A-team to Scotland to swim the length of the famous Loch Ness.
As always, I try to help a Foundation raise funds and awareness and I thank you for interest and support.
I am deeply troubled with the thought of homeless individuals, especially in our US Veteran population.
That is why I am teaming up with our Connecticut-based “Homes for the Brave”. Can you imagine not having a place to call home?
Here is more information about Homes for the Brave! -Facebook pages – https://www.facebook.com/pages/ABRIHomes-for-the-Brave/199613606735630?ref=hl
- Annual Appeal with more information about our financials and programs- http://www.homesforthebrave.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/HFTB-2014-Annual-Report-FINAL.pdf
-Check donations can be mailed to the following address:
Homes for the Brave
655 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Donations can be made online as well: https://homesforthebrave.isecuresites.com/products/index.php?type=1110
Please write “Loch Ness Swim/Marcy” to track your donation.
I will always be dedicating my swimming to all those battling cancer and in the memory of 4 special people in my life. Cancer first hit my family when I was young. My grand-aunt Eleanor Kersavage, passed away with uterine cancer and my Auntie Bea Halchak battled with brain cancer.
On January 1, 2002, our LEHY family lost Nikki Giampolo to bone cancer, just turning 16 years old. Her spirit still lives on in our East Hartford swim team.
In July of 2009, my brother-in-law, Gregory Allen Urban, who passed away, after a valient battle with lung cancer. I can see him now, talking about cars and projects around the house, music and his family.
I know Aunties, Eleanor and Bea, Nikki, Greg and all the angels will help me CUT through all this water this summer.
The St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation, based in Bridgeport, CT provides financial support for the needs that Health insurance companies don't cover, in addition to providing affordable cancer screening, wigs, medication and other things to make life easier for those suffering with cancer and their families.
Please make a donation, and thank you.
Online donations can be made at: http://give.stvincents.org
or you can send a check through the post to:
Swim Across the Sound
St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation
2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203)576-5451
Thank you so very much, peace and good health to all.
Soon, I will be traveling with my A-team to Scotland to swim the length of the famous Loch Ness.
As always, I try to help a Foundation raise funds and awareness and I thank you for interest and support.
I am deeply troubled with the thought of homeless individuals, especially in our US Veteran population.
That is why I am teaming up with our Connecticut-based “Homes for the Brave”. Can you imagine not having a place to call home?
Here is more information about Homes for the Brave! -Facebook pages – https://www.facebook.com/pages/ABRIHomes-for-the-Brave/199613606735630?ref=hl
- Annual Appeal with more information about our financials and programs- http://www.homesforthebrave.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/HFTB-2014-Annual-Report-FINAL.pdf
-Check donations can be mailed to the following address:
Homes for the Brave
655 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Donations can be made online as well: https://homesforthebrave.isecuresites.com/products/index.php?type=1110
Please write “Loch Ness Swim/Marcy” to track your donation.
I will always be dedicating my swimming to all those battling cancer and in the memory of 4 special people in my life. Cancer first hit my family when I was young. My grand-aunt Eleanor Kersavage, passed away with uterine cancer and my Auntie Bea Halchak battled with brain cancer.
On January 1, 2002, our LEHY family lost Nikki Giampolo to bone cancer, just turning 16 years old. Her spirit still lives on in our East Hartford swim team.
In July of 2009, my brother-in-law, Gregory Allen Urban, who passed away, after a valient battle with lung cancer. I can see him now, talking about cars and projects around the house, music and his family.
I know Aunties, Eleanor and Bea, Nikki, Greg and all the angels will help me CUT through all this water this summer.
The St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation, based in Bridgeport, CT provides financial support for the needs that Health insurance companies don't cover, in addition to providing affordable cancer screening, wigs, medication and other things to make life easier for those suffering with cancer and their families.
Please make a donation, and thank you.
Online donations can be made at: http://give.stvincents.org
or you can send a check through the post to:
Swim Across the Sound
St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation
2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203)576-5451
Thank you so very much, peace and good health to all.