I've just returned to swimming, and wondered what a "Typical" Masters Swimmer averages per week. How many swims each week, and how many yards/meters are covered in those swims?
My routine is just three mornings a week, between 3500 to 5000 meters, taking 60 to 80 minutes. I can't imagine swimming more with a family and job, but remember swimming so much more as a child.
Is this a common realization for those returning to swimming (with both a family and job)?
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There was a poll conducted on this board a while ago, entitled "How far do you swim per week" You can see it at:
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
It also has some interesting discussion of your questions balancing life's obligations and swimming.
I didn't swim when I was young ... but with a family and other obligations I top out at 10K per week and a more usual week for me is between 6500 and 8500 yards. I try to swim 5 times per week, seldom more than an hour, and it's often 4 times with one or two cut down to 45 minutes due to other obligations/activities/whatever.
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Former Member
There was a poll conducted on this board a while ago, entitled "How far do you swim per week" You can see it at:
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
It also has some interesting discussion of your questions balancing life's obligations and swimming.
I didn't swim when I was young ... but with a family and other obligations I top out at 10K per week and a more usual week for me is between 6500 and 8500 yards. I try to swim 5 times per week, seldom more than an hour, and it's often 4 times with one or two cut down to 45 minutes due to other obligations/activities/whatever.
