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
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Former Member
Let your coach be your guide. Most of my teammates don't lift during short course (spring) or open water (summer season) . . . they save the weights for fall and winter. Speed comes with strength and speed work. Your best bet is to listen to your coach.
And yes, 4500 to 5000 in 75 minutes is a lot . . . a good masters coach will not follow a "one workout fits all" philosophy. Sprint workouts, in particular, tend to be shorter . . . have more demanding/shorter bursts with longer rests.
good luck
Let your coach be your guide. Most of my teammates don't lift during short course (spring) or open water (summer season) . . . they save the weights for fall and winter. Speed comes with strength and speed work. Your best bet is to listen to your coach.
And yes, 4500 to 5000 in 75 minutes is a lot . . . a good masters coach will not follow a "one workout fits all" philosophy. Sprint workouts, in particular, tend to be shorter . . . have more demanding/shorter bursts with longer rests.
good luck