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
Hey,
I am also a swimmer turned runner. In my experience, if you are going to be serious in both, you've got to do some doubles. I swim 2-3 days a week 4000 yds or so at a time and run 6 days a week about 50 mpw.
20 mpw will get you thru a half but its not very much if you intend to race it. The 11+ long run is good. Can you add another 5-6 miler in there.
BTW I think that running has helped my swimming, particularly my kick, but I dont think swimming really affects my running.
Good luck to you
Hey,
I am also a swimmer turned runner. In my experience, if you are going to be serious in both, you've got to do some doubles. I swim 2-3 days a week 4000 yds or so at a time and run 6 days a week about 50 mpw.
20 mpw will get you thru a half but its not very much if you intend to race it. The 11+ long run is good. Can you add another 5-6 miler in there.
BTW I think that running has helped my swimming, particularly my kick, but I dont think swimming really affects my running.
Good luck to you
