I'm starting two-a-day practices in a desparate attempt to get ready for Nationals. So I'm swimming 3 times a week, twice a day, running and light weights the other two days, and resting on weekends.
Any ideas for making the transition from swimming just 3 times a week to this new schedule easier? My muscles are screaming right now!! :help:
Hi Kyra,
Good luck with the training plans and on making cuts for Nationals. I'd agree with Ande and Leslie about the running. Maybe if there was any way you could replace even one of the Tues/Thurs runs with swimming? I've run before during the season and found that it only moderately impacted my freestyle (even sprints) but absolutely destroyed my breaststroke. So much of my *** speed comes from snappy quads and flexible ankles. Running is not good for either of those. Now I don't run at all until after the spring shave and taper meet.
Good luck and tell us how it goes!
Hi Kyra,
Good luck with the training plans and on making cuts for Nationals. I'd agree with Ande and Leslie about the running. Maybe if there was any way you could replace even one of the Tues/Thurs runs with swimming? I've run before during the season and found that it only moderately impacted my freestyle (even sprints) but absolutely destroyed my breaststroke. So much of my *** speed comes from snappy quads and flexible ankles. Running is not good for either of those. Now I don't run at all until after the spring shave and taper meet.
Good luck and tell us how it goes!
