In another thread, the Fortress mentioned that her former coach thought that 25,000 yards or meters was a so-called "tipping point" for real aerobic conditioning/fitness in swimming. What does everyone think? It seems like a lot of yardage that is probably not necessarily for a pure sprinter. But what if you're a distance or OW geek or swimming the 400 IM or 200 fly? Is 25,000 the magic number? It seems like many forumites must be hitting that number because I have read about quite a few 5,000+ workouts. So, what is the "tipping point?"
Some context: My first coach was a fabulous guy who gave me lots of individual attention in an informal masters group, and is the reason I am a somewhat decent master swimmer today. He is a 27 year old former Olympic trialist who used to race Nesty and swam with Bauerle at Georgia before doubles/mega yardage resulted in shoulder surgery and ruined his college career.
What is your coach's name?!
Some context: My first coach was a fabulous guy who gave me lots of individual attention in an informal masters group, and is the reason I am a somewhat decent master swimmer today. He is a 27 year old former Olympic trialist who used to race Nesty and swam with Bauerle at Georgia before doubles/mega yardage resulted in shoulder surgery and ruined his college career.
What is your coach's name?!
