Patrick, check out www.trainright.com. Also check out some of the books he has written about training Armstrong, great info that can be applied to swimming.
Matt, in a "normal" year you'd be right however since I had shoulder surgery in October training has had to be adapted to a shorter cycle.
Also, its a bit of a challenge to go into nationals in May and be able to come back for worlds at 100%. Hence the discussions of late about how some of the top USS swimmers are training in a way that focuses more on quality work that enables them to swim fast a multiple meets.
Problem is, old farts like John and I still train/taper "old school" and need at least two weeks taper!
Patrick, check out www.trainright.com. Also check out some of the books he has written about training Armstrong, great info that can be applied to swimming.
Matt, in a "normal" year you'd be right however since I had shoulder surgery in October training has had to be adapted to a shorter cycle.
Also, its a bit of a challenge to go into nationals in May and be able to come back for worlds at 100%. Hence the discussions of late about how some of the top USS swimmers are training in a way that focuses more on quality work that enables them to swim fast a multiple meets.
Problem is, old farts like John and I still train/taper "old school" and need at least two weeks taper!
