After reading some of the other postings I see I am out of my league here. I have never been a competitive swimmer, though swimming has been a lifetime pleasure. I am a runner. Not elite, but I enjoy 10ks and half marathons. I started lap swimming again 2 weeks ago for cross training purposes. It feels great. I know that in running, a rule of thumb is to not increase your distance by more than 10% per week. Is there something like that in swimming? I swam 1,000 yards (meters?) today in 35 minutes - a piker to all of you, I know - but if I am swimming 2x per week, does anyone have any general tips for me as I build up to an hour of swimming each time and to build my speed up some? Laura
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I used to train Standard bred race horse. It took 6 to 8 weeks of conditioning before we ever thought of working them hard. It took another 6 to 8 weeks to get them back to racing after a couple of month lay off. Don't rush but get the distance in and get up to speed.
If you have been running you should be ready to get your distance up quickly. Larap you sound as if you are fit so go with it.
To LindsayNB I still hate master coaches in general.
George
I used to train Standard bred race horse. It took 6 to 8 weeks of conditioning before we ever thought of working them hard. It took another 6 to 8 weeks to get them back to racing after a couple of month lay off. Don't rush but get the distance in and get up to speed.
If you have been running you should be ready to get your distance up quickly. Larap you sound as if you are fit so go with it.
To LindsayNB I still hate master coaches in general.
George
