I always struggle with the concept of how much I should rest before an ow race. I've been averaging 20,000 meters per week since June 1. I am feeling beat up and burnt out. I am a 55 year old female doing a 5K next saturday (1 week away) I did 4,000 today but I'm taking tomorrow off.
Would someone give me a specific rest/taper for this week PLEASE. I always himmm and haww around and get antsy and unsure about my rest or lack of. Some people have told me I don't swim enough to taper but why am I so tired. Any help on this will be appreciated!! :bow:
Thanks,
Bob
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I always struggle with the concept of how much I should rest before an ow race. I've been averaging 20,000 meters per week since June 1.
Some people have told me I don't swim enough to taper
Some people are wrong.
If it were me?
Monday 2000 M easy, Wednesday 1500 M easy, Friday 500 M easy
Stretch every day. Avoid some normal "Friday night! Get drunk! Sing songs!" activity.
I'm no expert but I'm guessing your build-up would have been better with a recovery week in the middle of July.
Good luck and have fun in Chicago!
I always struggle with the concept of how much I should rest before an ow race. I've been averaging 20,000 meters per week since June 1.
Some people have told me I don't swim enough to taper
Some people are wrong.
If it were me?
Monday 2000 M easy, Wednesday 1500 M easy, Friday 500 M easy
Stretch every day. Avoid some normal "Friday night! Get drunk! Sing songs!" activity.
I'm no expert but I'm guessing your build-up would have been better with a recovery week in the middle of July.
Good luck and have fun in Chicago!
