As I said before I'm new at this and I have no idea what an "average" time for a mile would be. Right now I do a non-stop mile (1600 meters) in about 40 minutes. What would be a resonable time for a 48 year old in good good shape? I'm looking for a realistic goal.
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1.10 - 1.15 100 m close enough pretty good time. Does your pool have a pace clock www.recreonics.com/timing_equipment.htm
The pools I swim at have two big ones, one at each end. To get your times down do 100s on 2 min. swim 1.40 rest 20 will give you a pace to do a 26.6 min mile. 1.30 pace gives you a 24 min mile. Reduce the rest over time and then eliminate the rest.
Pace clock - that's what they're called. Yea, I just found out my pool has them but they keep them inside and you have to check them out which is what I'll do tomorrow.
Thanks for all the advice and encourgement. At least I have a direction to work on while I look for a coach and/or swim group.
1.10 - 1.15 100 m close enough pretty good time. Does your pool have a pace clock www.recreonics.com/timing_equipment.htm
The pools I swim at have two big ones, one at each end. To get your times down do 100s on 2 min. swim 1.40 rest 20 will give you a pace to do a 26.6 min mile. 1.30 pace gives you a 24 min mile. Reduce the rest over time and then eliminate the rest.
Pace clock - that's what they're called. Yea, I just found out my pool has them but they keep them inside and you have to check them out which is what I'll do tomorrow.
Thanks for all the advice and encourgement. At least I have a direction to work on while I look for a coach and/or swim group.
