I am getting back into swimming. I currently try to swim laps every day. I do approx. 1000 yds. My endurance is not good. I can only do 75 yds. non-stop only about 3 times. It takes me about 45 minutes to complete the 1000 yds. I do 200 free, 100 back, 100 free with pull, & 100 free each set. I quit swimming 40 yrs ago. Too many years of smoking and not taking care of myself. Can someone give me tips on a daily workout to improve endurance, stamina, and speed? My goal is to compete in Senior Games in the 50 and 100 free. Thanks
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Here's my tip which I take myself:
Look at the workouts posted on this website by Coach Mo Chambers, Coach Jeremy Kipp and Coach Nate McBride. Coach Mo (for example) has numerous workouts that focus on the things you are looking for. She also provides a pretty comprehensive set of definitions to assist in understanding the workouts. The workouts can be modified for distance, stroke, intervals, etc. based on your level of fitness and skill. The point is a swim coach has put the thought into the workouts including the technique-improving drills. I use hers and the other coaches' workouts regularly. For those of us who swim alone without a coach, these coaches' efforts on this forum are one of the best resources.
Good luck.
P.S. I was in your neighborhood (Waco) for a deployment ceremony for 3000 guard troops going to Iraq last weekend. I love the Temple area.
Here's my tip which I take myself:
Look at the workouts posted on this website by Coach Mo Chambers, Coach Jeremy Kipp and Coach Nate McBride. Coach Mo (for example) has numerous workouts that focus on the things you are looking for. She also provides a pretty comprehensive set of definitions to assist in understanding the workouts. The workouts can be modified for distance, stroke, intervals, etc. based on your level of fitness and skill. The point is a swim coach has put the thought into the workouts including the technique-improving drills. I use hers and the other coaches' workouts regularly. For those of us who swim alone without a coach, these coaches' efforts on this forum are one of the best resources.
Good luck.
P.S. I was in your neighborhood (Waco) for a deployment ceremony for 3000 guard troops going to Iraq last weekend. I love the Temple area.
