05-24-2026 Swim/Run

Was a busy day with no nap, so I ended up sleeping well, no reading in the night this time (<!>). Got ready for a swim and a run at the WWC, emptied out the dishwasher first and had a bowl of cereal. It was pretty busy with holiday parties and some of the regulars, but I got my preferred lane in the pool. Swam three 500s, the first two without stopping and the third with swim fins. My stroke was more consistent in this workout, still feeling like I need to improve my sustained power throughout the longer workout. Here are the times for the three 500s and a last inadvertent 50: 9:25, 9:37, 8:47 (swim fins), 0:52 (swim fins). But I am regaining some of my form from before our Italy trip.

Avg pace = 1:51/100 yds (Video)

Total distance = 15500 yds

Elapsed moving time = 28:41 (Video)

Avg heartrate = 144 bpm (possibly)

Relative Effort = 31 (possibly)

SWOLF =35

Avg stroke rate = 19 bpm

Avg pull distance = 2.66 yds

https://www.strava.com/activities/18637631551

Got out of the water, dried off in the locker room and changed into my running gear. I couldn't get my phone to start the workout properly, even after restarting it, so I recorded the workout using my watch. Did the normal 5k route starting and ending at the WWC, beginning slow but building pace throughout. I should have stretched my hamstrings out before the run because I could feel a little tightness in my right leg. So I dialed back my effort just a little bit. I did run the last mile in under 8 minutes.

Avg pace = 8:22/mi

Total distance = 3.11 mi

Elapsed Moving Time = 26:02

Avg heartrate = 157 bpm (Amazfit, I don't think so)

Relative Effort = 49 (Nope)

https://www.strava.com/activities/18637631663

Got home and relaxed for a bit. Watched some TV (Giro d'Italia), then worked on my cycling analysis program for a bit, making some minor improvements and trying to track down a display issue that occurs when I identify a segment for detailed analysis. Didn't resolve it, after some detailed investigation. But I did successfully re-wrap my Canyon handlebars, which had a couple of worn spots. We left a little after 3:00 to head down to a Fringe Festival show, Don't Kill Daisy, at the School for Creative Careers in Old Town. It was a one-person show performed for the first time at this festival by Soleil Kohl. She had some good physical comedy talent and expressions of conspiracy with the audience. The show was energetic, but she didn't know how to resolved the ending. Still, very enjoyable and very fringe. We walked after the show to a nearby Mexican food restaurant, El Agave. Too high-brow for me and not enough good vegetarian menu options. Service wasn't so attentive either. Ann did all the driving on this date, so after dinner we drove to UCSD, parked in the theatre district, and went to see the play Purpose at the Mandell Weiss Theatre, part of La Jolla Playhouse. It was excellent, powerfully acted, comedic and dramatic at times. The stage was also pretty incredible. Good times. Finished at 10:00,and we were home, with a little parking lot traffic, by 10:45.