What is the longest you have ever swam in a single workout or practice?
For me, it was 5700 yards.
I'm sure a lot of you have some pretty impressive totals:)
Good luck Kristina, you'll do great.
As for me I just got back from a 3 hour 8200 meter workout and my arms are tired and sore. The main set was 60x100 @1:30 with paddles. Now I am just going to sit on the couch and pretend I have arms with which to pick up my drink.
Some times I have used races as training swims. The longest race that I used for a training swim was a 30 mile swim, it was the first race every year. That works out to be 52,800 yards or 49,500 meters.
Some times I have used races as training swims. The longest race that I used for a training swim was a 30 mile swim, it was the first race every year. That works out to be 52,800 yards or 49,500 meters.
That is incredible George. How long did it take you?
I'm a wimp. I think my longest swim was the 10K I just did. 9800 meters moderate and 200 meters sprint. I'll be attempting a 25K in 4 weeks, but I'm not sure I'll make it. Should be fun though.
That race was always the first race of the year. It was a river race then into a large bay. They made it so the first twenty miles would be done in about 2 hours. Then into a Bay that had tidal water flowing out.
They set the race to be very difficult some years and very easy other years. It could be take 6 hours or even 11 hours. The fastest time for the race was 6 hours 15 min, the longest time was 13 hours.
It was a very trying race for everyone you did not know if it was going to take 6 plus hours or 12 hours.
I spent one tough summer at Belmont Plaza pool, Long Beach, CA in 1973. At the high point, we were going 21-22KM in two 2 1/2 hour practices. It was murder. A typical kick set was 5 x 200 (no fins) and a typical swim set was 10 x 400. I really don't remember doing anything but eating, swimming and sleeping.
Prior to the 1980 Olympics disaster, my brother swam at Santa Clara and reported training similar distances. He swam so much, his normally black hair turned this weird blonde-green color. He swam the 400 IM in 4:34+ in the consolation heat, which was a top ten time. I never came close to his feats.
Now, as a masters swimmer, I average about 2.5 - 3KM a day during base period and 1-2KM during taper (very dependent upon how I feel - as I train myself). Each December for the past 9 years, I return to Belmont Plaza pool for the Holiday Invite. It is a great meet and on occasion, my brother and I have raced each other in the 100 IM (it's still no contest).
See you in the water,
Philipp
Yes I am still swimming with the kiddies and afternoon practice I was a NO SHOW actually with the gas prices I figured I would go to the longer of the 2 practices and skip the other to save alittle money.
That practice also had a set of 60x50@:45 odds free/evens fly. I did about 20 of them mostly free with fins about 5 of them I managed the fly on then I figured time to warm down this old body. It is tough with just water on deck to drink and in my case no time to drink it. I need to find something I like that is not overly sweet.
Kristina, which drink do you use?
Today is not too bad today. Next week I anticipate a tough Monday AM and PM practice and the rest of the week should be more sprint work since we have a meet at the end of the week.
I will have to do double duty as coach and swimmer at that meet since our coach will have to leave early to take his son to Omaha for trials.
After that I will be working hard straight thru July and backing off end of July beginning of August for Nationals again! I CAN'T WAIT!
Good luck Kristina, you'll do great.
As for me I just got back from a 3 hour 8200 meter workout and my arms are tired and sore. The main set was 60x100 @1:30 with paddles. Now I am just going to sit on the couch and pretend I have arms with which to pick up my drink.
That just sounds crazy Donna! Are you working out with other Masters swimmers or age groupers? How do you feel the day after?
That race was always the first race of the year. It was a river race then into a large bay. They made it so the first twenty miles would be done in about 2 hours. Then into a Bay that had tidal water flowing out.
They set the race to be very difficult some years and very easy other years. It could be take 6 hours or even 11 hours. The fastest time for the race was 6 hours 15 min, the longest time was 13 hours.
It was a very trying race for everyone you did not know if it was going to take 6 plus hours or 12 hours.
Unbelievable. :bow::bow: I could never do that. I will think of your situation while swimming in the nice, calm reservoir! 20 miles in 2 hrs?!
Good luck Kristina, you'll do great.
As for me I just got back from a 3 hour 8200 meter workout and my arms are tired and sore. The main set was 60x100 @1:30 with paddles. Now I am just going to sit on the couch and pretend I have arms with which to pick up my drink.
Really amazing there Donna! Actually, sounds good to me! Although I prefer no paddles now. I get a better feel for the water via swimming only or buoy only. But I still love the speed that paddles generate. Still swimming with the kiddies, right? I've just started taking a recovery drink after workouts (never did that in the past) and they really work! I'm back to feeling great after tough workouts. It's pretty incredible. Not sure if you already do that, but I find it to be worth the investment. I also switched from Gatorade to an energy drink with no sugar. Keeps me constant throughout the workout and prevents crashing.
Yes I am still swimming with the kiddies and afternoon practice I was a NO SHOW actually with the gas prices I figured I would go to the longer of the 2 practices and skip the other to save alittle money.
That practice also had a set of 60x50@:45 odds free/evens fly. I did about 20 of them mostly free with fins about 5 of them I managed the fly on then I figured time to warm down this old body. It is tough with just water on deck to drink and in my case no time to drink it. I need to find something I like that is not overly sweet.
Kristina, which drink do you use?
Today is not too bad today. Next week I anticipate a tough Monday AM and PM practice and the rest of the week should be more sprint work since we have a meet at the end of the week.
I will have to do double duty as coach and swimmer at that meet since our coach will have to leave early to take his son to Omaha for trials.
After that I will be working hard straight thru July and backing off end of July beginning of August for Nationals again! I CAN'T WAIT!
You will rip up Nats I know! Yes, we've got some of the coaches leaving for trials as well. How exciting and I can't wait to watch on TV. (I'm actually watching the gymnastics trials right now.) Coach and swimmer?! That's a lot to take on. I know you will look forward to your taper!
I like the Hammer products and use Heed for the energy drink and Recoverite for the recovery drink. They aren't too sweet for me and I'm pretty picky. They have a website. And no, I don't sell them. I've had good experiences with that combo.
