As I've mentioned ad naseum i've been training since January for a meet this coming Sunday. I'm only doing 50y events at this time. My question is over the last week I have lowered the total yardage I have done each night but have added more speed type work and 25/50y sprints. If you have 5 days till your meet how would you plan out your workouts if you plan on hitting the pool 3 of those days?
I like the concept of tapering,but in practice I get too "neurotic" to enjoy it.In regular season doing extra work,lifting and carrying things,doing yard work,even having the "sniffles",are no big deal.During taper anything that could strain the muscles or cause an illness are a constant threat.
I finally refused to shovel snow on Friday before last Sunday's event... I was being neurotic and over protective of the shoulder, and maybe just a little bit sick of shoveling anyway, but I totally know where you're coming from.
I like the concept of tapering,but in practice I get too "neurotic" to enjoy it.In regular season doing extra work,lifting and carrying things,doing yard work,even having the "sniffles",are no big deal.During taper anything that could strain the muscles or cause an illness are a constant threat.
I finally refused to shovel snow on Friday before last Sunday's event... I was being neurotic and over protective of the shoulder, and maybe just a little bit sick of shoveling anyway, but I totally know where you're coming from.
