I ask the question because when I returned to the pool last month after a three week taper for scm zones, I was swimming faster in practice than I had in decades. Now I cannot hold the same pace that seemed almost effortless just a week ago. So do I tough it out as usual until it's time to taper again, or do I schedule recovery weeks throughout the season?
I absolutely need recovery weeks. Take them after 3-4 weeks of hard training. Sometimes I plan my recovery weeks to coincide with resting for a meet. I also seem to do better these days on longer and more frequent tapers.
I absolutely need recovery weeks. Take them after 3-4 weeks of hard training. Sometimes I plan my recovery weeks to coincide with resting for a meet. I also seem to do better these days on longer and more frequent tapers.
