Hi all,
Between a lengthy bout of bronchitis, job changes and adjusting to new schedules, I haven't swam with any consistency in about a year. I'd like to get back into competition shape -- which entails losing about 15 pounds and gaining back the muscle I lost -- in time for a meet next March or April. Anyone else ever gone through this? How do you work back a schedule of swimming 1-1.5 hours a day and lifting three days a week without doing too much too quickly and burning out or injuring yourself (or giving up because you feel like you're so far away from "good shape"?) Any ideas of what sort of yardage/intervals to start with?
I appreciate the help -- I'm so ready to stop being a couch potato, but I'm not sure where to start.
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I've missed about two months of swimming due to a broken rib, kids on vacation, and work conflicts. My coach recommends starting out with longer swims at half power. It takes awhile to get the feel of the water.
Personally, I try to do an extra 1500 meters in the early evening at the town pool. Since there are few swimmers there, people always tell me how fast I am.:laugh2: Since this never happens at my Masters practice, I relish the experience.
I've missed about two months of swimming due to a broken rib, kids on vacation, and work conflicts. My coach recommends starting out with longer swims at half power. It takes awhile to get the feel of the water.
Personally, I try to do an extra 1500 meters in the early evening at the town pool. Since there are few swimmers there, people always tell me how fast I am.:laugh2: Since this never happens at my Masters practice, I relish the experience.
