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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I agree with the belief that quality workouts are better than quantity of yardage. I find it very hard to balance family (2 and 4 year old) and work. I am 35 and swim 3-4 times a week at 5:30 in the am. I get in about 3000-3500 each workout. I train by myself so I can target my workout to produce the results I want as I like to compete in open water and distance events. I can pace a 1000 yd swim with repeating 100s at 1.10 - 1.15. While I don't pack in major amounts of yardage in a week, I am very satisfied with my swim results and the time I spend with my family:cool:
I agree with the belief that quality workouts are better than quantity of yardage. I find it very hard to balance family (2 and 4 year old) and work. I am 35 and swim 3-4 times a week at 5:30 in the am. I get in about 3000-3500 each workout. I train by myself so I can target my workout to produce the results I want as I like to compete in open water and distance events. I can pace a 1000 yd swim with repeating 100s at 1.10 - 1.15. While I don't pack in major amounts of yardage in a week, I am very satisfied with my swim results and the time I spend with my family:cool:
