I had some great OW swims this summer including the Alcatraz Challenge in mid-July and Big Shoulder's 5k on 9/12. About 10 minutes after completing Big Shoulders, I decided I want to complete a 10k next summer.
I don't want to get burnt out too quickly so I'll swim normal distances (for me about 10k yards/week) for a few months and mix in some biking and running.
I know dryland would help with my swim conditioning, but what type of exercises are typically associated with a dryland routine and how many times /week should they be performed?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi Luke,
I find most helpful to be core training. If you can do atleast 30 minutes of core 3-4 x per week I think you'll really like the results. I do a lot of abs, lower back, push-ups, and sit ups. In fact I even have found it more important than lifting weights when pressed for time.
You also may want to pick up running. Work up to maybe 3 miles on the treadmill before your core workouts.
Hi Luke,
I find most helpful to be core training. If you can do atleast 30 minutes of core 3-4 x per week I think you'll really like the results. I do a lot of abs, lower back, push-ups, and sit ups. In fact I even have found it more important than lifting weights when pressed for time.
You also may want to pick up running. Work up to maybe 3 miles on the treadmill before your core workouts.
