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!
Parents
Former Member
Have a friend film you swimming, put it on youtube and ask folks to comment.
Hi again. I have finally uploaded a video clip of me swimming here:
http://youtu.be/iXQyLdR2eYg
Appreciate any constructive feedback!
NOTE: I apologize for the crappy iPhone quality - I had to ask one of my kids to do it, and I am just glad he did not drop the phone into the pool! :D Will upload better quality when I get the chance. If you can put up with watching the whole 2 minutes you should see all aspects of my stroke I reckon.
Have a friend film you swimming, put it on youtube and ask folks to comment.
Hi again. I have finally uploaded a video clip of me swimming here:
http://youtu.be/iXQyLdR2eYg
Appreciate any constructive feedback!
NOTE: I apologize for the crappy iPhone quality - I had to ask one of my kids to do it, and I am just glad he did not drop the phone into the pool! :D Will upload better quality when I get the chance. If you can put up with watching the whole 2 minutes you should see all aspects of my stroke I reckon.
