Does an intense weight/band workout in the morning, where I'm sore and tired throughout the day, compromise the integrity of my swim workout in the evening? I feel trashed in the water but believe in the necessity of a constructive and consistent dryland routine since I am a "pure" sprinter. I'm all about strength and power in my swims. Until I begin to taper for LCM Nationals, I intend to maintain my dryland/swim regime. Is this a good strategy or am I doing more harm than good? I lift 5 days/week alternating upper and lower body (with core every day) and swim 3-5 days/week (3,500 yds average). Thoughts?
You are probably faster, but if I had the track record to reply I would say:
Listen to what your body is saying. Know the difference between feeling "run-down" or the feeling of beneficial recovery. I would treat the former as an opportunity to catch up in the garden. Sprinters must avoid feeling trashed like distance folks. Condense your swimming with 10 second hard efforts and super easy drilling or streamline jacuzzi floating:D.
You are probably faster, but if I had the track record to reply I would say:
Listen to what your body is saying. Know the difference between feeling "run-down" or the feeling of beneficial recovery. I would treat the former as an opportunity to catch up in the garden. Sprinters must avoid feeling trashed like distance folks. Condense your swimming with 10 second hard efforts and super easy drilling or streamline jacuzzi floating:D.
