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.
If you want to die of boredom do a treadmill or elliptical workout. Otherwise, join a running group or take spin classes. Do something that will raise your HR but not anaerobically for long periods of time. I also think doing two sessions a day helps with conditioning and endurance. This doesn't have to be morning/night. I often do two session in the morning but get about an hour rest in between.
If you want to die of boredom do a treadmill or elliptical workout. Otherwise, join a running group or take spin classes. Do something that will raise your HR but not anaerobically for long periods of time. I also think doing two sessions a day helps with conditioning and endurance. This doesn't have to be morning/night. I often do two session in the morning but get about an hour rest in between.
