I'm in my third week back after taking a few years "off" (and gaining about 20 lbs), and don't want to burn out, but I want to keep adding yards!
My first week back, I swam 4 times, and did 1000 yds, 1200, 1500, and 1250. I was exhausted by Friday!
My second week I only got in the water twice :P but felt much stronger. I did 2000, and 1500 yds.
This week yesterday, I only eeked out 1300 yrds b/c it snowed and I had to shovel the driveway before heading to the pool, so my time was cut short.
It's only taking me about 35 to 40 min's to do these workouts, but I just joined USMS and want to start using the awesome workouts on the forums (usually under 4000yds). Should I just dive right into the full yardage, or what? :confused:
(if it matters, I also lift full-body ciruit M,W,F at lunch, and do SS cardio T,Th also at lunch.)
Thanks!!
Don't lose your focus on technique. You might find that your drive to increase training causes bad things to happen.
This is key. I would let the amount of yardage you can do, with good form, dictate how much you should be doing. I'm not suggesting you should stop at the first indication that your stroke is falling apart, but too much bad technique could put you on the benches due to injury. :2cents:
Don't lose your focus on technique. You might find that your drive to increase training causes bad things to happen.
This is key. I would let the amount of yardage you can do, with good form, dictate how much you should be doing. I'm not suggesting you should stop at the first indication that your stroke is falling apart, but too much bad technique could put you on the benches due to injury. :2cents:
