[Kars]

Thank you Socrates.

In your unique case it would be intresting to read how you go about and make your gradual progress and discoveries.

Personally I'm now doing lot's of swimming cardio, and stretching. With more protein in my diet and more rest I find my abilities improving. Last tuesday I tried something new, a 4' CO2 schedule. As I was pretty rested after two days of lazyness, I was intrested to see If I could do the 4' CO2 schedule, having done the 3'30" the two weeks before with margin I wanted to test myself. As my Buddy Daan watched, timed and assisted I did 4' under, 1'30" up, 4' under, 1' up, 4' under, 30" up, 4' under, 15" up, 4' under. As usual the first was more difficult than the second and third breathhold. The fourth was getting pretty challenging, but the 5th hold was tough with big contractions at the end. I like those schedules because it helps to focus and the repetition motivates to complete the training. For now the 4' CO2 is my pb and I will be happy to repeat this in the comming months. And when it becomes easyer, and I'm in better shape I can try for the 4'30" version.

Anyway nice writing to you, have fun exploring your new passion!

Kars