This week has been somewhat hectic with work and travel. Normally, I swim 5-6 days a week for an 1-1/2 to 2 hours. This week, I have only been able to manage about 30 minutes to 45 minutes at a time. A few days, my body just hasn't been able to get up and go.
So, this I decided to use my limited time to swim with good form and let this week become a recovery week. Keeping my feel for the water, letting my body recover and just enjoy what little time I get in the water.
Do any of you do recovery days/weeks? Do you see anything wrong with doing a week like mine? Esp. since outside influences have changed my normal routine.
Any input/advice is most welcomed! Thanks in advance.
John
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John, I firmly believe in the importance of recovery. Recovery weeks are built into each of my swimming seasons as are recovery days. I think this has helped me significantly.
I know the feeling where you question yourself as you reduce your yardage or even take off completely. I had this same type of thing happen to me two weeks ago.
I came down with a flu-like ailment that kept me out of the water for 3 days just prior to my last meet of this season. I figured that this would bring about a slow finish to my season, but I ended up with 4 best times out of 6.
Frankly, I was dumbfounded.
One thing that I remind myself, which might help you is that one season's performances are far less important than staying active for a lifetime. Rest and recovery help prevent injuries and keep you motivated.
John, I firmly believe in the importance of recovery. Recovery weeks are built into each of my swimming seasons as are recovery days. I think this has helped me significantly.
I know the feeling where you question yourself as you reduce your yardage or even take off completely. I had this same type of thing happen to me two weeks ago.
I came down with a flu-like ailment that kept me out of the water for 3 days just prior to my last meet of this season. I figured that this would bring about a slow finish to my season, but I ended up with 4 best times out of 6.
Frankly, I was dumbfounded.
One thing that I remind myself, which might help you is that one season's performances are far less important than staying active for a lifetime. Rest and recovery help prevent injuries and keep you motivated.
