I am swimming at nationals in San Antonio. Have had a solid season of training, focusing on sprints, particularly. (50 fly, 50 free and 100 IM at nationals.) I swam in a local meet over the weekend; rested a little, but not much, beforehand. Felt tired and a little sore, due I think to high intensity stuff in workouts. I had very little backend on 100s and 200 IM, but I attribute that to being a little run down.
My question is this: how much sprinting should I do over the next month? Feel as if the sprints (lots of 25s fly and free, especially) have helped me edge toward higher turnover, and I'm pleased about that. I want to be sharp but not tired in San Antonio. I have been swimming 10,000 to 12,000 yards per week through the first quarter. Any insights welcome.
mrubacky, that sounds like a useful approach; the combination of race pace with more rest and fewer yards makes intuitive sense to me. I think I can adapt your schedule for my purposes. Thanks!
steve, I'm guessing CNS is central nervous system? Intriguing; can you share your thinking about that? I wouldn't have thought to associate my fatigue with the nervous system.
Thanks to you both for the response!
mrubacky, that sounds like a useful approach; the combination of race pace with more rest and fewer yards makes intuitive sense to me. I think I can adapt your schedule for my purposes. Thanks!
steve, I'm guessing CNS is central nervous system? Intriguing; can you share your thinking about that? I wouldn't have thought to associate my fatigue with the nervous system.
Thanks to you both for the response!
