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.
Originally posted by Darksaber
I think you should be able to do your mile in 30 minutes easy. If you are 13-14 strokes your technique has got to be pretty good.
I agree. It sounds like your endurance (330man) still isn't quite as good as it can be. Right now you can hold 2:00 100s for your 800, but something like 2:30 100s for your mile. You should be able to get to the point where your hundreds should only be a few seconds slower for the mile than the half mile.
Sounds like you're making great progresss, though. Keep it up!
I think you should be able to do your mile in 30 minutes easy. If you are 13-14 strokes your technique has got to be pretty good.
I also believe that the yardage barriers are more psychological than physiological, at a reasonable crusing speed. At your weight and stroke count, I'll bet you can do more easily.
This morning I went 3500 (2 miles) in about 70 minutes, resting a minute on 500s. When I really work at it, I can get about 15 strokes / 25yds. I'm hoping to get the 3500 down to 60 minutes
I'm 6'2" 206 lbs, 48 years old, and just started swimming for fitness this summer. While I'm down about 10 lbs from where I started, I'd like to knock off another 10-15lbs.
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!
