I have experienced a few meets that I am absolutely crushed after I swim. In my first meet back after a 8yr "break" I swam a 100 Fr and was toast for the rest of the meet.
Since that point 2 years ago, This seems to only happen in 200's or the 400 IM. Symptoms are totally drained, overheating, even light headed, for 20-40 minutes after I swim. Basically I am incapable of doing anything for this time span.
I would assume it has to do with a level of fitness. But my question is how can I introduce training that will help me minimize this effect? FYI, I swim more or less 3-5x/wk, about 1- 1.5 miles over the course of an hour... I am 5'11" and a portly 230...
Chris
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It sounds like severe lactic acid buildup to me. I think that there is training which you can do to build up your body's ability to clear the acid out more efficiently but I'll leave advice to the experts. My suggestion is to enter shorter races and leave at least an hour between events. That way you can push it as hard as you like and live to survive the next race. (that is what I do!) ** Given your height and weight you might want to consult a physician as well...
It sounds like severe lactic acid buildup to me. I think that there is training which you can do to build up your body's ability to clear the acid out more efficiently but I'll leave advice to the experts. My suggestion is to enter shorter races and leave at least an hour between events. That way you can push it as hard as you like and live to survive the next race. (that is what I do!) ** Given your height and weight you might want to consult a physician as well...
