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?"
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I think I need a minimum of 3000 yds. just to get a decent night's sleep.
Typical practices average about 4,000 yds. Six to seven days per week.
I enjoyed doing doubles (3 days per week) this past summer, but would keep the daily total to +/- 5000 yds. This included about 3000 mtrs long course in the am and 2000 yds at lake Minnewaska after work. Also raced OW almost every weekend.
I think I need a minimum of 3000 yds. just to get a decent night's sleep.
Typical practices average about 4,000 yds. Six to seven days per week.
I enjoyed doing doubles (3 days per week) this past summer, but would keep the daily total to +/- 5000 yds. This included about 3000 mtrs long course in the am and 2000 yds at lake Minnewaska after work. Also raced OW almost every weekend.
