So I have decided to focus on the 1500/1650, partly because I seem to have misplaced the three fast twitch fibers I once owned, and partly because guys named Smith are now swimming the 500 and even the 1000. Geek suggested that I build my endurance with dryland work, but unlike him I have a job and limited time to train, and I don't really want to give up pool time. Any suggestions?
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I am seeing way too many 100 sets being suggested -- this is a mile, you can do 15-20 race pace 100 sets closer to the meet - but in general, I would suggest some longer distance sets - 200s to 500s or ladders.
Threshold - twice a week 35-40 min set - go for best average, no big descending - if you do nothing else, do those 2 sets.
En1 - as much as possible as long as you are fresh for the 2 threshold sets.
Dryland - great to lose weight, but nothing else
Walls / Turns - if you are going short-course, make sure you work on your turns and transitions. I don't train for the mile - but I did one 10 days ago - my legs were actually the first thing getting tired from trying to get good streamline push-offs.
Mile speedwork - sounds a little strange, but also keep in mind your 500 time "required" to go fast in the mile -
I am seeing way too many 100 sets being suggested -- this is a mile, you can do 15-20 race pace 100 sets closer to the meet - but in general, I would suggest some longer distance sets - 200s to 500s or ladders.
Threshold - twice a week 35-40 min set - go for best average, no big descending - if you do nothing else, do those 2 sets.
En1 - as much as possible as long as you are fresh for the 2 threshold sets.
Dryland - great to lose weight, but nothing else
Walls / Turns - if you are going short-course, make sure you work on your turns and transitions. I don't train for the mile - but I did one 10 days ago - my legs were actually the first thing getting tired from trying to get good streamline push-offs.
Mile speedwork - sounds a little strange, but also keep in mind your 500 time "required" to go fast in the mile -
