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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Over 25 years ago a top AG distance freestyler in her 50's taught me something. I trained in the pool with her and I was always amazed how fast she could swim the distance events even though she did fewer workouts each week than I, and her workouts were shorter as well. It was all about getting enough rest she explained. And as she got older she said it took more and more rest to get the most out of her training. I'm 57 now and I have found she is absolutely correct. To get the most out of your workouts - you must leave your body enough time to recover. When it comes to an actual taper, I suspect mentally you won't feel comfortable dropping down on your workouts, but that's a mental thing. Your body will love it, you just have to reject the mental narrative you've been playing in your head with positive self talk about feeling rested.
Over 25 years ago a top AG distance freestyler in her 50's taught me something. I trained in the pool with her and I was always amazed how fast she could swim the distance events even though she did fewer workouts each week than I, and her workouts were shorter as well. It was all about getting enough rest she explained. And as she got older she said it took more and more rest to get the most out of her training. I'm 57 now and I have found she is absolutely correct. To get the most out of your workouts - you must leave your body enough time to recover. When it comes to an actual taper, I suspect mentally you won't feel comfortable dropping down on your workouts, but that's a mental thing. Your body will love it, you just have to reject the mental narrative you've been playing in your head with positive self talk about feeling rested.
