I'm pretty sure about the answer to this, but I'm trying to get my endurance up for SCM meet in two weeks. Have had cast on hand one month (now off), but kept doing elliptical and kicking in pool, and in last three weeks have worked my way back up to intervals and regular full practices (two weeks of regular practices).
My free pace is pretty good, but fly... Hmm, endurance, especially for 100 fly, kind of not there. I mean, if I go slowly enough, no problem, but don't want to die when I push it for 400 IM. Should I call it a wrap for this meet, or is there anything I could do for the next week and a half? I'm figuring the last few days I should back off. Today I did a bunch of 100s and 75s of fly. Thought I should do that a few more times every other day or so, to see if I can lessen the amazing slowdown that occurs after the 50 wall.
Ever hoping for miracles, input would be most welcome.
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Isobel, as always, I wish you the best in this race! Some training tips, if you aren't at the point to truly taper your workout:
Speed up your drill intervals but maintain efficiency and accuracy. Swim odd yardage with building sets, aerobic, and lactic sets, and swim twice per day. Do a very very quick version of a taper mid-week next week, and hope for the best!
The above is what I use for my age groupers, and most likely doesn't work for everyone...so just as a suggestion.
Isobel, as always, I wish you the best in this race! Some training tips, if you aren't at the point to truly taper your workout:
Speed up your drill intervals but maintain efficiency and accuracy. Swim odd yardage with building sets, aerobic, and lactic sets, and swim twice per day. Do a very very quick version of a taper mid-week next week, and hope for the best!
The above is what I use for my age groupers, and most likely doesn't work for everyone...so just as a suggestion.
