Another question for you seasoned vets. My workouts usually average anywhere from 1500 to 2500 meters. When I see other's workout totals here, I feel like a complete wimp. I usually work out 3-4 times a week, depending on if I'm running. Should I be doing something extra to up my workout distance, or should I swim a lesser distance but more times a week? I usually work out in the late afternoons. My team doesn't have morning workouts. Comments? Advice?
Don't worry about yardage, worry about time and build the desnity into that time.
Typically 90 minutes are needed to really do something (ideally 120 minutes, but not many get that). I only get 60 minutes, which is not ideal, so I swim at least 5 and sometimes 6 times a week. 60 minutes should be enough for 3,000 on a distance day and 2,000 on a sprint day. The key is no BS, get in, warm up 600 and get right to it.
Don't worry about yardage, worry about time and build the desnity into that time.
Typically 90 minutes are needed to really do something (ideally 120 minutes, but not many get that). I only get 60 minutes, which is not ideal, so I swim at least 5 and sometimes 6 times a week. 60 minutes should be enough for 3,000 on a distance day and 2,000 on a sprint day. The key is no BS, get in, warm up 600 and get right to it.
