We had 16 people at our Sunday practice today -- which is our most well-attended Sunday practice yet. Of the people who were not here, they are either getting in later today or I've been in communication with them about either getting a little more rest or doing something else worthwhile (these swimmers have been here consistently for the last 3-4 weeks on Sundays).

I know the Sunday stuff is new to everyone, so here are a few reasons I like these Sunday workouts.

1- The time from Saturday morning to Monday morning is the longest amount of time between practices we have every week. After 48 hours, our neuromuscular system has to re-aquaint itself with the water (and different medium than the earth on which we walk each day) -- and that re-introduction oftentimes takes up much of our otherwise useful energy. Staying "one" with the water throughout the week allows us to "train" more consistently, instead of having to waste a practice (Monday morning)just getting used to the water again.

For those who do not train on Monday morning, this Sunday practice is even more important. Going from Saturday to Monday afternoon is over 50 hours out of the water!

2- It's a recovery-type practice. I design the workout so our bodies are moving for 30 minutes "straight" -- interval swimming, and not too hard, but we're moving consistently. It's a great way to help the body recover from a hard week of training, while at the same time loosening it up to swim well on Monday.

3- We tend to take our time and work on skills on Sundays. We've been doing a great job with our single-arm free and it's starting to transfer to better technique during the week.

4- It's fun. We chill out. Music is generally playing. There are breakfast groups going out to eat afterwards. It's just great for team bonding -- with really no pressure to do certain times or make certain intervals. There have to be days like this in the week, and since we train hard often -- that day is Sunday!

Great to see everyone this morning -- keep convincing your friends to come too!