I see many people saying that one should swim at or close to race pace in training. My question is how much rest should be allowed for the interval such as doing 100's on the 1:25 and coming in on 1:15 = 10 sec rest. I don't know about everyone else but I have a hard time maintaining race pace without significant rest or for prolonged periods. Thanks in advance.
I think if the goal is pacing for a longer race then a work to rest ratio of 2:1 is about right. So let's say you're trying to pace a 500 free and your goal is 6:00. A set of 10x50 on :55 where you hold :36 would probably be good.
I think if the goal is pacing for a longer race then a work to rest ratio of 2:1 is about right. So let's say you're trying to pace a 500 free and your goal is 6:00. A set of 10x50 on :55 where you hold :36 would probably be good.
