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
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1,500 doesn't sound like too much at all. I do about what Jim Clemmons does, maybe up to 500 yards with some build work immediately before going to the blocks. And I'm sprinter. As a middle distance guy, you could certainly increase the yardage and only improve your race speed as a result.
1,500 doesn't sound like too much at all. I do about what Jim Clemmons does, maybe up to 500 yards with some build work immediately before going to the blocks. And I'm sprinter. As a middle distance guy, you could certainly increase the yardage and only improve your race speed as a result.
