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?
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Kevin, thanks for the reply. One week out? Most of the advice I've been given recommended starting to taper between 2 and 3 weeks.
Robert,
I am not really qualified to offer any advice but I have been working with Kevin as my Coach for some time and can give you my experience. I too was skeptical of this taper the first time I saw it in my workouts. I used this for several long swims last year and I did feel well prepared on the day of the swims.
Good luck! See you at the swim.
Kevin, thanks for the reply. One week out? Most of the advice I've been given recommended starting to taper between 2 and 3 weeks.
Robert,
I am not really qualified to offer any advice but I have been working with Kevin as my Coach for some time and can give you my experience. I too was skeptical of this taper the first time I saw it in my workouts. I used this for several long swims last year and I did feel well prepared on the day of the swims.
Good luck! See you at the swim.
