Training for running and swim events, how to balance?
Former Member
Hi all!
First post here. I swam on a team when I was really young (4-12) and just started again at 26. I have been running for a couple of years and run half marathons. I have one coming up in May, but also a swim competition in June. I have a swim coach and have started lessons with her, and plan on swimming 3x a week about 3000 yards each. I am not sure where to put weights in; because of running, I need to work my legs 2x a week, and usually do upper body weights 2x as well. Right now I'm thinking:
Mon - 3000 yard swim
Tues - short easy run (3 miles) leg work
Wed- 3000 yard swim
Thur - Interval run (4-5 miles) leg work
Fri- swim/wupper body
Sat- Long run (11 +)
Sun- yoga/pilates
I appreciate any advice. BTW, I will be competing in the 100 IM, 50 and 100 ***, and 200 free. I tried a Masters team session, but the one near me was too hard 4500-5000 yards in an hour and 15 minutes??
I would also love anything that will help me speedwise. I am more of an endurance athlete; I can run and swim forever, but hate (and suck at) swimming fast!
Jen
Parents
Former Member
If you "hate" and "suck" at swimming fast, then perhaps you should consider open water races or longer distances (1650, 1000)? If you hate swimming fast, why enter those events?
If you "hate" and "suck" at swimming fast, then perhaps you should consider open water races or longer distances (1650, 1000)? If you hate swimming fast, why enter those events?