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:
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We'll all have to help you celebrate being 21 while we're all out at Nationals!
Oh thanks. :wiggle: That would be fabulous!! I turn 21 two days before competition starts so I really can't go do anything. I don't want to be in recovery for my first race. ;)
Thanks also for the tips. Sounds like cutting out the running would be a good idea. I didn't even think of it hindering my breaststroke, but my knees have been hurting a little lately so I wonder if maybe those are linked. Never used to hurt, but I never ran either. I'll stick with light weights...my upper body strength is pretty terrible.
I've been trying to really focus on technique in the pool for right now. So I'll keep working my DPS and trying to stay powerful in the water.
So since I've changed my entire training, how long should I wait at each period before I up it again? Like how long until I add back in running (I need the running for Parkour which I hope to be trying this spring)? How long before I add in another two a day? etc........
We'll all have to help you celebrate being 21 while we're all out at Nationals!
Oh thanks. :wiggle: That would be fabulous!! I turn 21 two days before competition starts so I really can't go do anything. I don't want to be in recovery for my first race. ;)
Thanks also for the tips. Sounds like cutting out the running would be a good idea. I didn't even think of it hindering my breaststroke, but my knees have been hurting a little lately so I wonder if maybe those are linked. Never used to hurt, but I never ran either. I'll stick with light weights...my upper body strength is pretty terrible.
I've been trying to really focus on technique in the pool for right now. So I'll keep working my DPS and trying to stay powerful in the water.
So since I've changed my entire training, how long should I wait at each period before I up it again? Like how long until I add back in running (I need the running for Parkour which I hope to be trying this spring)? How long before I add in another two a day? etc........
