I am working on a masters swimming story for Men's Health, and my editor wants a basic introductory workout that guys who basically know how to swim but aren't swimmers to give the sport a try on their own.
Since there is such a huge variance in skill levels, etc., I didn't want to give times for sets, etc. but maybe come up with some basic rest intervals.
Anyhow, I am desperate for ideas here. If you have coached neophyte masters, or have been a neophyte master yourself and can recall an early practice that inspired you, please let me know as soon as possible what this is.
I was thinking of the following basic approach:
warm up
possible drill set
main set (probably 50s with 10-15 seconds rest)
kick set
cool down
The whole thing designed to last maybe a half hour or so. The idea is to let these guys try it on their own, in a way that they might actually like, then urge them to look into finding a team.
Thanks for your help!
Haiku form: three metrical phrases of 5, 7 and 5 morae respectively
Brilliant boys, you two
though Couroboros is short
two strokes at his start
That Guy knows how to
pace. But oh, Mr. C, how
great to end with Yoda!
Do this, newbies all, but
not too hard or fast at first
lest you pee out blood!
Shun now all power;
Concentrate on fishy grace
Tail-chasing lap after lap.
Haiku form: three metrical phrases of 5, 7 and 5 morae respectively
Brilliant boys, you two
though Couroboros is short
two strokes at his start
That Guy knows how to
pace. But oh, Mr. C, how
great to end with Yoda!
Do this, newbies all, but
not too hard or fast at first
lest you pee out blood!
Shun now all power;
Concentrate on fishy grace
Tail-chasing lap after lap.
