Qs about interval training for open water races

Former Member
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Hi everyone, In preparation for a 6k race next year, I've changed my training plan to interval training 3 days a week, Mo (20*100m), We (10*200m), Fr (5*400m). Currently I keep lowering the time it takes to swim one repetition. I have two main questions: is this a good strategy, to lower the time/ interval until I achieve a desired pace and after that to increase the number of repetions, aiming for race distance? What would be a better approach? For these 3 days of interval training, should I keep 100m/ 200m/ 400m intervals or should I increase to 200m/400m/800m? A better option? Cheers, Adrian
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 5 years ago
    @flystorms Race is next July. I swam a 6k this summer and would like to improve my time next year. 2k/ day is not a problem. Getting faster is challenging and sometimes the pool is very warm, but I'm cutting times week after week. I'm new to interval training and was wondering what distance/ repetition should I use... Thanks for the reply!
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 5 years ago
    @flystorms Race is next July. I swam a 6k this summer and would like to improve my time next year. 2k/ day is not a problem. Getting faster is challenging and sometimes the pool is very warm, but I'm cutting times week after week. I'm new to interval training and was wondering what distance/ repetition should I use... Thanks for the reply!
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