After reading alot of threads, it seems my volume and frequency is way lower than everyone elses. My freestyle workouts are typically no more than 1500 to 1700 yards. If it is a repeat workout, then it is less (i.e. 10x100, 5x200, 2x500....etc) I swim three times a week.
My fly, *** and back workouts are no more than 1000 yds (still learning those strokes).
I am biased towards the sprints like 100 free and maybe someday if I'm lucky the 200 IM. Is this volume OK for a 42 year old, or should I be trying to build in more yardage?
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I agree with that reply 100%. 2,000 yards at a clip is good for a fitness swimmer.
The dose should be higher (around 3,000 yds)...and maybe a bit more intense in preparation for some racing. Lap swimming is much different than interval training.
It sound like you are considering entering a meet. Just do it. Your swim sessions will take on a whole new meaning if there is a motivating force behind them.
I agree with that reply 100%. 2,000 yards at a clip is good for a fitness swimmer.
The dose should be higher (around 3,000 yds)...and maybe a bit more intense in preparation for some racing. Lap swimming is much different than interval training.
It sound like you are considering entering a meet. Just do it. Your swim sessions will take on a whole new meaning if there is a motivating force behind them.
