How do I achieve the 1k in 15 min? How to prepare for 4k OW?
Former Member
Hey experienced swimmers, really need your help; 40 year old dude here who only recently returned to swimming.
Currently swim 100m in 1minute 21, 1k in under 17 minutes and 2k in about 34 minutes in a 25m pool without pushing myself too hard... Goal is 1k in 15 min in the shortish term - and I want to do a 4k OW swim in 11 months' time.
Major restrictions: No Masters, squads, coaching or even lane ropes where I live at the moment (Bavarian village), and only can train 2-3 times a week for about 1.5 hrs in a 25m pool (though there is a 50m one outdoors in summer.) Have kickboard and paddles for drills but nothing else.
Thanks in advance - all and any advice on training, plans, tools, drills and even nutrition appreciated!
Crazy how easy it was to forget just how good swimming is - I hope I never forget it again!
Keep coming back here and we'll remind you! Good luck and let us know of your progress.
Crazy how easy it was to forget just how good swimming is - I hope I never forget it again!
Keep coming back here and we'll remind you! Good luck and let us know of your progress.