It's not about the length!

It's almost a week since I have been in the pool so I knew I'd be a wee bit rusty.  My session was a 500m  warm up, 300m fast followed by 2 x 1,000m - relatively short compared to my more recent training however that doesn't mean the value is reduced.  Quiet the opposite.  This was a quality session and I focused on my technique, not my time.  I was against the clock but concentrated on my technique and guess what - both were good!
In the pool you mix with a lot of different swimmers and at that time in the morning there are a few 70 year olds who carve through the water giving away there past as a serious swimmer.  One of them mentioned to me that he had noticed the change in my swimming from last week i.e. more relaxed and when I explained I was tapering he confirmed to me the importance of this stage based on his previous sporting experience.  I hope when I get to my 70's I'm able to get in the pool at 7.30am and knock out 2,000m before breakfast.  These guys really inspire me to keep going and they offer a lot of support by just being there and encouraging me.  Thanks guys.