Seeking advice regarding how/when to taper for Potomac River 7.5 mile swim (race day is June 4th). I have been swimming the following work-outs for the last month:
Saturday - long swim, started with 3 miles and worked my way to 5 miles. I will swim 6 this Saturday. (at Barton Springs)
Sunday - Easy recovery swim usually 4K - 5K. (in Lake Travis)
Monday - 5K with at least 2K of fast repeats (ex. 10 X 200 on the 3 mins.) (in Deep Eddy)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Long swim up to 4 miles. (Barton Springs)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - 4K - 5K tempo swim (usually mix up sets at 85%) (Deep Eddy)
When should I start to taper and how much should I swim the week before the race?
thanks
Kevin,
What do you mean by "VO2 max intervals"? Sorry. That means go super hard for shorter sets....correct? Want to nail this taper for the Potomac swim too. That is, be rested but maintain fitness.
Kevin,
What do you mean by "VO2 max intervals"? Sorry. That means go super hard for shorter sets....correct? Want to nail this taper for the Potomac swim too. That is, be rested but maintain fitness.
