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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Jim,
I hear ya. Nothing could not be worse than the feeling I had in the race. After the first few laps, I was so exausted I actually started laughing. At least I had a good sense of humor about it.
On the other hand, my wife swam the 500 and swam up to her potential. She has only been back in the pool for about 6 months but her splits were at about the right pace for her workout speed. And my 9 year old daughter is entered in her first 500 in a few weeks and her workout group swam a few in practice for time and she did a 7:27. She loves swimming the 500 and is really looking forward to it. So, I am really proud of both of them.
Rob
Jim,
I hear ya. Nothing could not be worse than the feeling I had in the race. After the first few laps, I was so exausted I actually started laughing. At least I had a good sense of humor about it.
On the other hand, my wife swam the 500 and swam up to her potential. She has only been back in the pool for about 6 months but her splits were at about the right pace for her workout speed. And my 9 year old daughter is entered in her first 500 in a few weeks and her workout group swam a few in practice for time and she did a 7:27. She loves swimming the 500 and is really looking forward to it. So, I am really proud of both of them.
Rob
