So, as a know-nothing-newbie, I decided that I should swim most days, but with very modest session totals. Lately I typically swim 1200m-2000m per session. (I love the idea of 10km per week!!)
I've wondered if I would be much better off with 3km+ sessions, but maybe 3-4 times per week?
The thing is - I love swimming daily, and I DO NOT LOVE being in the pool for over an hour. I'm doing what I love, but sometimes love is blind!! :)
I'd love to hear from experienced swimmers if you think that most days per week at modest volumes is a better recipe than fewer times per week at much higher volumes. Maybe it depends on how newbie you are? Maybe it depends upon what you are training for?
Thanks for any thoughts you may have on this. I appreciate it greatly.
Exactly! And isn't it wonderful? By that I mean when I was swimming HS/College there was so much pressure to do it all well, everyday, all the time. And now that I'm a wee bit older (53) I don't know what's going to happen but now that I have learned at least a little, I've decided to make this good news. I may have a fantastic pool day, maybe not. But how delightful it is to be alive and have the chance to find out. And those days where something fun (or miraculous) to me happens...well, they seem to completely make up for those off days.
I guess it is a matter now that there are a lot of things I want to happen but it no longer matters so much if they do happen.
Congratulations! Thank you for reporting on not only the successes but also how you felt & why. And also for the reminder about day-at-a-time and yet also focusing on the long range picture. I think I need to remind myself about this most days.
Thanks, Z! Hey, that's what these forums are all about. I'm glad what I write has meaning to somebody out there! :agree:
For me, you guys on the forums ARE my team. I'm in a situation where I only get to see my teammates at meets, because we are spread all over Georgia. The closest team to me is located too far for a daily round-trip commute, and they train in the evenings. I like to train in the morning, and I have access to our private indoor community pool located just one mile away. I love that pool; it's my home away from home. I am stuck training solo, however, due to being the only competitive swimmer in my community. I envy your Palmetto Masters family! Good on ya for appreciating them as much as I'm sure they appreciate you!
Exactly! And isn't it wonderful? By that I mean when I was swimming HS/College there was so much pressure to do it all well, everyday, all the time. And now that I'm a wee bit older (53) I don't know what's going to happen but now that I have learned at least a little, I've decided to make this good news. I may have a fantastic pool day, maybe not. But how delightful it is to be alive and have the chance to find out. And those days where something fun (or miraculous) to me happens...well, they seem to completely make up for those off days.
I guess it is a matter now that there are a lot of things I want to happen but it no longer matters so much if they do happen.
Congratulations! Thank you for reporting on not only the successes but also how you felt & why. And also for the reminder about day-at-a-time and yet also focusing on the long range picture. I think I need to remind myself about this most days.
Thanks, Z! Hey, that's what these forums are all about. I'm glad what I write has meaning to somebody out there! :agree:
For me, you guys on the forums ARE my team. I'm in a situation where I only get to see my teammates at meets, because we are spread all over Georgia. The closest team to me is located too far for a daily round-trip commute, and they train in the evenings. I like to train in the morning, and I have access to our private indoor community pool located just one mile away. I love that pool; it's my home away from home. I am stuck training solo, however, due to being the only competitive swimmer in my community. I envy your Palmetto Masters family! Good on ya for appreciating them as much as I'm sure they appreciate you!
