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
What is a good warmup for 'fly? I'm doing my first pool meet ever in three weeks, and for some unfathomable reason (temporary insanity?) have put my name down for 50m butterfly.
Free and backstroke, maybe some one-arm fly until good and ready to do some easy whole-stroke fly. Then some easy fly. Kinda depends what's up before the 50 fly (if anything). Relax, you'll do fine.
What is a good warmup for 'fly? I'm doing my first pool meet ever in three weeks, and for some unfathomable reason (temporary insanity?) have put my name down for 50m butterfly.
Free and backstroke, maybe some one-arm fly until good and ready to do some easy whole-stroke fly. Then some easy fly. Kinda depends what's up before the 50 fly (if anything). Relax, you'll do fine.
