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Still more to come...

 
Last session in the full speed spectrum program was a bit of a disappointment if I'm being honest, as I was pretty far from my best and should have completed it the following day, rather than after a round of golf. However, what it does prove, in my opinion, is that even when I'm not 'on it' I'm still considerably faster than I used to be and that results in me being able to get it out there that bit further.

As you can see in the program summary, my peak eSpeed was set in session 23 at 109mph with a distance potential of 303 yards achieved, whilst my quickest swing also came during that set, with a 110mph and 307 yard potential.

A few days later I completed the progress check and once again I wasn't at full tilt but still close to my potential with a 96mph Stack / 105mph eSpeed which equates to 292mph. A couple of things worth noting are that I completed the driver swing during that session with the mini driver, not my actual driver, so there's going to be a small discrepancy between the 101mph I achieved and the equation used to get the eSpeed numbers. Secondly, the 195g set at 96mph on the stack / 105mph eSpeed was a full swing set, not the max swing speed that my best swings have been recorded at, proving that there's a difference between an on course, full swing and an out of your boots, max swing.

Overlaying the results from the two programs (foundation and full speed spectrum) we can see that I've gained 21mph and 62 yards in distance potential, once again proving that for a cost versus performance ratio the Stack is far superior to buying equipment, such as a new driver.

As we start to get into the opening phase of the season I think it's important that I now ease off the gas for a short period, especially as I have a few things coming up, including a trip away and the Trilby Tour to compete in. I also have a niggling ankle injury so I'm being more selective about my exercise and playing program at the moment.

As such, even though the app has suggested another round with the full speed spectrum program I think I'm going to use the 'flex' program option for the next few weeks so I can choose when I train amongst my other commitments and then I'll dive back into a FSS program thereafter

110mph is now in reach though, so let's keep pushing! #LGLG

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