I ask this because I did a 500 and then 5x50s warm up for a meet this past weekend. When I swam the 500, I was cruising but was literally dead after about 6 laps. I go much faster in practice sets when we do distance and it was frustrating to say the least.
I recall that I did a 1,500 warmup in my youth and had a good meet. I also know that in workout I am usually at my strongest after we do about 1,500-2,000.
So, I am tired of being a workout warrior. Does 1,500 of warm up sound crazy?
Thanks,
Rob
Parents
Former Member
This is our meet warmup I do with the USS team.
500 warm up
5x100 @1:20
4x75 @1:15 kick/drill/swim one of each stroke
6x50's 3 free build and decend on 50, 3 stroke build decend on 55
4x25's sprint first 12 1/2 @ 30 seconds
2x25 sprints off block
100 easy
When we start our taper this warm up is always used every practice thru out taper as our warmup to get our body used to it.
Also-dont forget to warmup before your event, and also cool down after race.
This is our meet warmup I do with the USS team.
500 warm up
5x100 @1:20
4x75 @1:15 kick/drill/swim one of each stroke
6x50's 3 free build and decend on 50, 3 stroke build decend on 55
4x25's sprint first 12 1/2 @ 30 seconds
2x25 sprints off block
100 easy
When we start our taper this warm up is always used every practice thru out taper as our warmup to get our body used to it.
Also-dont forget to warmup before your event, and also cool down after race.
