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
I've only been back swimming for a year (3 meets) and my routine has been very similar to Jim Clemmons' above. In my younger day, I did much less, but I find that now it takes me a lot longer to warm up.
I think the little touch-ups in the warmup pool just before my event really help me feel loose and happy on the blocks
I like the idea of doing the same warm-up routine in practice and meets. I may just put this into practice
I've only been back swimming for a year (3 meets) and my routine has been very similar to Jim Clemmons' above. In my younger day, I did much less, but I find that now it takes me a lot longer to warm up.
I think the little touch-ups in the warmup pool just before my event really help me feel loose and happy on the blocks
I like the idea of doing the same warm-up routine in practice and meets. I may just put this into practice
