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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I like about 1000 for a meet, at least 600. In practice I'll do 3 x 200 free and stretch between them. For the first 200 my lats and delts feel dead / leaden. After the stretches and repeats I feel good. For a meet, after loosening up with the 200's I'll do 4 to 8 descending 50's. Those are both for 500 pacing and also to try to remember how to sprint. Then a little bit of the other strokes and some easy swimming.
I like about 1000 for a meet, at least 600. In practice I'll do 3 x 200 free and stretch between them. For the first 200 my lats and delts feel dead / leaden. After the stretches and repeats I feel good. For a meet, after loosening up with the 200's I'll do 4 to 8 descending 50's. Those are both for 500 pacing and also to try to remember how to sprint. Then a little bit of the other strokes and some easy swimming.
