I am a 50+ (actually 60+) female, and I thought it might be interesting for some older folks to post some workouts. This is one I did today.
400 easy
8 X 50 IM order - 15 seconds rest. Odds are building, and evens are 25 max plus 25 easy.
5 X 300 - (100 IM + 100 free + 100 stroke - 15 seconds rest between each 100), 30 seconds rest between each 300. Descend times for each 300.
250 cool down
total: 2,550 yards.
Descending the times for the 300 yard sets made this workout challenging and interesting.
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Hi Gil,
I remember you from previous posts - sorry to hear about the skin cancer problem.
When I was getting back into swimming I started by swimming easy, and at first I could only go maybe four lengths of the pool (short course pool) - I mean I thought that the end of that pool would never come! So, just start off doing a couple of lengths, and try to gradually increase your distance. If you do this regularly, you should notice an increase in your stamina. Also, swim regularly, but don't overdo it - overdoing it can be worse than not doing enough, especially for us older folks.
Good luck with it - let us know how it comes out. ;)
Hi Gil,
I remember you from previous posts - sorry to hear about the skin cancer problem.
When I was getting back into swimming I started by swimming easy, and at first I could only go maybe four lengths of the pool (short course pool) - I mean I thought that the end of that pool would never come! So, just start off doing a couple of lengths, and try to gradually increase your distance. If you do this regularly, you should notice an increase in your stamina. Also, swim regularly, but don't overdo it - overdoing it can be worse than not doing enough, especially for us older folks.
Good luck with it - let us know how it comes out. ;)
