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.
I would add that drastically changing your routine can cause other negative issues on performance. Case in point with food stuff - you could gobble down James' breakfast plan only to find out that there is only one toilet at the pool :afraid:
Most important for me is to relax and know that with each race I learn something more about what I can improve for the next race. I have swum through some meets, others I'll do a quick drop taper the week before, and for the target meets I will build in a longer taper period. Rest a bit and have fun!
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I would add that drastically changing your routine can cause other negative issues on performance. Case in point with food stuff - you could gobble down James' breakfast plan only to find out that there is only one toilet at the pool :afraid:
Most important for me is to relax and know that with each race I learn something more about what I can improve for the next race. I have swum through some meets, others I'll do a quick drop taper the week before, and for the target meets I will build in a longer taper period. Rest a bit and have fun!
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