Firstly, apologies if this has been brought up before. I'm sure it must have been covered at some time over the years.
I'm in the 70-74 year age group, and on October 28th I'll be swimming a 1500m freestyle, and hoping for a good time. I'm training twice a day, covering between 7,500m and 9,000m daily.
The question is - How long should I allow for the taper? I feel as though I could train right up to the event. Do you think a short taper of about 3 days would be sufficient, or does it need to be longer. I'd be keen to hear how you would approach this.
Thanks
WOW!!!
7500-9000m a day?
WOW!!!
Yeah, seriously! :bow: It is amazing your body at that age can withstand that kind of yardage! :applaud: How many days per week do you swim? Regardless, I am in awe. My 54 year-old body can't deal with half that yardage. :cane: Granted, I swim six days per week, but I now have to limit my yardage to under 3,000 yards on any given day to be able to keep from breaking down. Good luck in your 1500m! I hope you break a World Record! :cheerleader:
P.S. Welcome back to the Forums. It has been awhile since I have seen you, and it's nice to have you back! :agree:
WOW!!!
7500-9000m a day?
WOW!!!
Yeah, seriously! :bow: It is amazing your body at that age can withstand that kind of yardage! :applaud: How many days per week do you swim? Regardless, I am in awe. My 54 year-old body can't deal with half that yardage. :cane: Granted, I swim six days per week, but I now have to limit my yardage to under 3,000 yards on any given day to be able to keep from breaking down. Good luck in your 1500m! I hope you break a World Record! :cheerleader:
P.S. Welcome back to the Forums. It has been awhile since I have seen you, and it's nice to have you back! :agree:
