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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Many thanks to all who posted here. You have solidified my original theory which was that my cardiovascular endurance/stamina level still needs improvement. I somehow had anticipated going from out of shape to 30 minute miler in 90 days. Oh well, at least I know that I have made some good progress and now I want to keep that trend going. Can't wait to see what I can accomplish in another 90 days!
Many thanks to all who posted here. You have solidified my original theory which was that my cardiovascular endurance/stamina level still needs improvement. I somehow had anticipated going from out of shape to 30 minute miler in 90 days. Oh well, at least I know that I have made some good progress and now I want to keep that trend going. Can't wait to see what I can accomplish in another 90 days!
