I have been competing in Masters since I turned 25 in 1974, self coached the whole time. From age 35 to 62 I was slowing down very slowly. I started slowing down more rapidly at 63, but it wasn't until age 69 that aging(and injuries)were noticeably affecting my training. I need more rest and more recovery time now. There is precious little information on training at a high level after age 70.What experience, either personally or as a coach, do you forumites have with this age group? One accomadation I am making now is to take my pulse regularly during workouts and pausing a set to let it get down to 130 before proceeding. This seems to help. Noteably, depending on the equation, my maximum heart rate should be 150-160, but I can easily get to 180 with sprints (I enjoy sprints and swimming fast, that is what I find fun.Long slow swims are intolerably boring for me.)
Again, what has worked for others over age 70?
Hi Allen, I hope this message finds you well!
My name is Joey, I swam for Team USA a few years back. I am currently coaching swimming, doing personal training, and a nutrition specialist. After reading this forum, i have a lot of question. One of them being, what are you training for? if you can get your heart rate to 180 ( very impressive), i think you are in pretty good shape. But the questions that you are asking are very broad and require more in-depth searching. I would love to help you and find out more of what you are trying to achieve, i do believe i can help, or point you int he right direction. Please feel free to get back to me, id really love to help.
Cheers, Stay Safe
Joey
Hi Allen, I hope this message finds you well!
My name is Joey, I swam for Team USA a few years back. I am currently coaching swimming, doing personal training, and a nutrition specialist. After reading this forum, i have a lot of question. One of them being, what are you training for? if you can get your heart rate to 180 ( very impressive), i think you are in pretty good shape. But the questions that you are asking are very broad and require more in-depth searching. I would love to help you and find out more of what you are trying to achieve, i do believe i can help, or point you int he right direction. Please feel free to get back to me, id really love to help.
Cheers, Stay Safe
Joey
