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
    ForceDJ & Mark, thanks! From what you're saying I get that longer repetitions are needed... so I should ditch the 100s and maybe also the 200s and substitute these with 800s or more. Would it be ok if some of these repetitions are done with paddles, just to brake the monotony?
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 5 years ago
    ForceDJ & Mark, thanks! From what you're saying I get that longer repetitions are needed... so I should ditch the 100s and maybe also the 200s and substitute these with 800s or more. Would it be ok if some of these repetitions are done with paddles, just to brake the monotony?
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