November marks 3 months that I have been swimming now. I have been swimming an average of 5 times a week and have just recently got my 800 yd. free down to 16 minutes and my mile down to 45 minutes. My question is how long should it take me to get my miles down to 30-35 minutes and my 800 down to about 10? I was involved in zero physical activity before I started swimming so my cardiovascular health was not at its peak. When I started I was doing good if I could swim 400 yards in 45 minutes. Perhaps I am being overeager or impatient but what sort of timeline should I set for the goals I mentioned above? If it matters I am 30 years old, stand rougly 6 feet tall and weigh about 165. This swimmer carries no extra bulk!! BTW, all of my swimming is done in regular boxer type swim trunks with pockets. When I switch to a jammer or brief will I notice a big difference in drag? I feel a lot of drag when doing my pushoffs especially. Thanks for any input.
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Thanks for the input, it is greatly appreciated. However, you mention that you swim 32 laps to complete a mile in a 25 yard pool. I also have a 25 yard pool but I swim 35 laps to complete my mile. I have heard many others reffering to a mile as being 32 laps before also. Where does this discrepancy come from?
Thanks for the input, it is greatly appreciated. However, you mention that you swim 32 laps to complete a mile in a 25 yard pool. I also have a 25 yard pool but I swim 35 laps to complete my mile. I have heard many others reffering to a mile as being 32 laps before also. Where does this discrepancy come from?
