I've been doing C02 tables for quite some time, 2-3 times a week max. I have improved to the point where I am now doing 2m:10s tables, 8 rounds with decreasing rest times from 1:20 down to :10s. I have completed this table 4 times but the last couple of tables have been more difficult than normal and this morning I actually failed on the last 2:10 hold (this was my 5th time doing the tables)
What is strange is the last couple of times I did these where they felt more difficult than normal, it feels like my last breath in has been shallow. I am not sure if suddenly my technique is off (I try to fill my stomach, then chest) or not. It definitely feels like I am getting mostly all chest for some reason. I remember running into an issue at 1:45 tables a long time ago where I began failing and I just had to step away for a bit and come back and then I worked quickly up to where I am now. I try to complete 6 full tables at a given level before increasing the breath hold time. This usually takes 3 weeks or so.
Do you think this is a case of just having a couple of bad days, bad technique, needing a break or need to mix things up a bit? Nothing else has changed in my life that I can pinpoint and my running performance has actually been very good lately so I don't feel its a lung/health issue. Any ideas/suggestions?
What is strange is the last couple of times I did these where they felt more difficult than normal, it feels like my last breath in has been shallow. I am not sure if suddenly my technique is off (I try to fill my stomach, then chest) or not. It definitely feels like I am getting mostly all chest for some reason. I remember running into an issue at 1:45 tables a long time ago where I began failing and I just had to step away for a bit and come back and then I worked quickly up to where I am now. I try to complete 6 full tables at a given level before increasing the breath hold time. This usually takes 3 weeks or so.
Do you think this is a case of just having a couple of bad days, bad technique, needing a break or need to mix things up a bit? Nothing else has changed in my life that I can pinpoint and my running performance has actually been very good lately so I don't feel its a lung/health issue. Any ideas/suggestions?