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?
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I've taken a a week off on a few occasions and it takes me several workouts to get moving again.
That has been my experience as well. I was really referring to a recovery week during which I still swim but back off substantially on the intensity.
I've taken a a week off on a few occasions and it takes me several workouts to get moving again.
That has been my experience as well. I was really referring to a recovery week during which I still swim but back off substantially on the intensity.
