I am 54 years old, and have recently gotten back into competitive swimming. I have not yet worked up to monster workouts (like folks doing 4000 yards) and not sure I would even want to. My shoulders can't take swimming every day.
I have a meet on Saturday. I am only swimming two 50s (*** and free).
My training for the last week or so was as follows:
Thursday, 3/4 mile swim
Friday, rest
Saturday, worked with trainer (dry training/weights, etc.)
Sunday-Monday-Tuesday (1200 yds, 1200 yds, 880 yards)
Wednesday-rest
Thursday (today)-1000 yards
Should I work out at all on Friday. If so...how hard?
What is the best prep for the day of the meet (in terms of rest, supplements, eating, etc.). The meet is not until 4 pm.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Should I work out at all on Friday. If so...how hard?
Hi! I am like you: 54, and back into competitive swimming after an embarrassingly large number of decades away. My suggestions would be,
Friday, get in the water to loosen up. Maybe 1000 or so. Nothing that gets your heart rate going, or that generates any lactic acid. The whole point is to feel good in the water. Find your streamline.
Saturday, have fun! Masters swimming is a blast. It's great to get out there & meet people, swim your events, cheer for your new friends, and in particular, celebrate & marvel at the accomplishments of our older athletes. You will see some really inspiring stuff if you keep your eyes open. Pay attention!
It's a process! Learning how to train for meets, how to train hard, how to taper, and what to eat on the day of the meet ... it all takes time. You will make mistakes. But it's fun! Enjoy the process!
Should I work out at all on Friday. If so...how hard?
Hi! I am like you: 54, and back into competitive swimming after an embarrassingly large number of decades away. My suggestions would be,
Friday, get in the water to loosen up. Maybe 1000 or so. Nothing that gets your heart rate going, or that generates any lactic acid. The whole point is to feel good in the water. Find your streamline.
Saturday, have fun! Masters swimming is a blast. It's great to get out there & meet people, swim your events, cheer for your new friends, and in particular, celebrate & marvel at the accomplishments of our older athletes. You will see some really inspiring stuff if you keep your eyes open. Pay attention!
It's a process! Learning how to train for meets, how to train hard, how to taper, and what to eat on the day of the meet ... it all takes time. You will make mistakes. But it's fun! Enjoy the process!
