Progressing my endurance fitness

To the OP, I would recommend checking out Swimdogs' workouts in general. I started doing so late Spring after having done lap swimming for a few months. I had been going 3500-4000 yards 4-5 times per week. My resting heart rate had gone from about 75 to about 65, but had plateaued. Within a couple of months of his workouts, it was down to about 55. Now it is about 46. Now, I still have a whole lot of things to figure out, but I will absolutely tell you that his workouts have done wonders for me, and I'm doing probably 20% less yardage. My physique has changed for the better, as well, not merely weight, but definition. This is excellent, 67! Congratulations on your progress. I am going to take you up on your recommendation to the OP to try SwimDogs workouts. I'm basically starting over after traveling for five weeks without access to a pool for most of that time. After we returned home, I had a wicked case of bronchitis for two weeks. Between all that and my injuries last spring that carried into summer, it has been a rotten six months. Trying to do some of my old workouts only brings frustrations. I look at the clock on my intervals, and it practically brings me to tears. I try not to compare my current times to those from earlier in the year; however, I'm not too successful, to say the least. It's hard to keep those thoughts out. At this point, I'm liking the idea of a fresh start with "Basic Training." I looked at SwimDog's workouts, and they look good. Besides, being the AQUADOG (my husband's nickname for me, and my license plate), I like SwimDog's handle! :banana: P.S. I won't be seeing your mom much anymore. The choir director decided he no longer needed my volunteer services, so I will only see her at concerts.

To the OP, I would recommend checking out Swimdogs' workouts in general. I started doing so late Spring after having done lap swimming for a few months. I had been going 3500-4000 yards 4-5 times per week. My resting heart rate had gone from about 75 to about 65, but had plateaued. Within a couple of months of his workouts, it was down to about 55. Now it is about 46. Now, I still have a whole lot of things to figure out, but I will absolutely tell you that his workouts have done wonders for me, and I'm doing probably 20% less yardage. My physique has changed for the better, as well, not merely weight, but definition. This is excellent, 67! Congratulations on your progress. I am going to take you up on your recommendation to the OP to try SwimDogs workouts. I'm basically starting over after traveling for five weeks without access to a pool for most of that time. After we returned home, I had a wicked case of bronchitis for two weeks. Between all that and my injuries last spring that carried into summer, it has been a rotten six months. Trying to do some of my old workouts only brings frustrations. I look at the clock on my intervals, and it practically brings me to tears. I try not to compare my current times to those from earlier in the year; however, I'm not too successful, to say the least. It's hard to keep those thoughts out. At this point, I'm liking the idea of a fresh start with "Basic Training." I looked at SwimDog's workouts, and they look good. Besides, being the AQUADOG (my husband's nickname for me, and my license plate), I like SwimDog's handle! :banana: P.S. I won't be seeing your mom much anymore. The choir director decided he no longer needed my volunteer services, so I will only see her at concerts.