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Former Member — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 14:14:03 GMT

Absolutely agree with the Geek . . . every pool workout that I have ever done as a competitive swimmer, every workout that I ever gave as a coach, was based on interval training. They've included warmups, sets, and cool downs. Never, ever, ever just "swim 4,000" or whatever distance. Even getting back into swimming from an absence involves sets/interval training. The sole exception are ocean/open water swims, and those, while not being traditional intervals, will usually involve mixing the effort during the swim.

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bbpolhill — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 12:58:52 GMT

I'm with e-train...Join the team. There are all levels in Masters Swimming from novice to Olympic Trials qualifiers. The support you will receive is immeasurable.

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dorothyrde — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 11:09:19 GMT

OK guys, let me clarify. He said he was swimming so hard he was getting nausea. So doing hard sprint work everyday is not good. Yes do intervals everyday and guage your progress by making the intervals tougher as you get stronger, but vary the length and the intensity from day to day. Make sense? If you do gutsplitting intense sprint intervals everyday, your body will never recover well and over time your performance will suffer. Sorry, did not make that clear as yes, I always do intervals when I swim, it would drive me insane to just get in and swim non-stop without a goal in mind.

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waves101 — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:55:16 GMT

I agree, what's a workout without intervals??? I would recommend an active rest set between interval sets. This will certainly provide more results than just swimming non-stop. And, as far as the nausea goes, that's what they made the pool gutters for, right? Welcome to the "Coach, I puked in the gutter club" to which the coach replies, "Good, keep swimming".

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aquageek — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:38:40 GMT

Originally posted by dorothyrde Intervals are GREAT! Just don't do them everyday. Your body does need some rest from them. I'm interested in why you say this. I can't even remember the last time I did a swim workout that wasn't based on intervals. To be honest, I don't think I've ever done a workout that wasn't almost all intervals in 35+ years.

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dorothyrde — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 07:01:47 GMT

Intervals are GREAT! Just don't do them everyday. Your body does need some rest from them.

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:20:58 GMT

ScyFreestyler: thanks for your encouragements. I need them, I just found out tonite that there are plans to start a Master's progam HERE! haha! I guess I can go watch. :)

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 09:39:52 GMT

It's great that you have a plan and a friend to help you implement the plan. I am sure you will see continual progress for some time...which will keep things interesting for you.