It seems bad things come in 3's. I am still taking it slow waiting for my body to recover from the over training. Just over a week ago as a result of being in a weakened physical state I got the flu. This lasted for a week and I wasn't able to do much of anything. On Tuesday of this week I went in for a Tetanus shot and I guess my body is reacting poorly to it because it feels like I just got hit by a freight train. All of my muscles ache especially the shoulder.
Through all of this I have only manage to fit in some light exercise and a few gentle swims. I am taking the time to focus on technique. It may end up working slightly in my favor, because everything is so sore and tired I really try to limit the energy it takes to travel through the water.
My swims are generally around 1500m of basic freestyle and kicking. Other then that I sleep and I eat with occasional recreation activities.
I apologize for my journey being so slow and boring right now. It will get better soon.