One topic of great interest to us all is
"What do you need to do to have a major swimming breakthrough?"
"What do you need to do to significantly improve your swimming times over one season?"
Do you have any specific, nitty gritty type suggestions.
I think it's really easy to fall into ruts, to just show up and go through the motions rather than seizing the moment while we train.
Any one have any thoughts on what we need to do to significantly improve?
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Ande, I want a breakthrough!
Currently, training is typically 1700-2000 SCY 5 days a week. Usually something like:
500 w.u.
10x 50 on 1:00 (80%-90% max H.R.)
2min rest
500 pull
2min rest
250 hard (80% max H.R.)
2min rest
200-500 cruise (60% max H.R.)
with a 1-3 mile run 1 to 2 days a week
and 3 days a week (mild) weight training and situps
I'm 44 and my PRs (in 1984 - at 18 years old) are:
22.8 - 50 free
48.9 - 100 free
1:58 - 200 free
5:49 - 500 free
Today's times are roughly:
27.5 - 50 free
1:08 - 100 (see, my stamina is suffering)
2:35 - 200
6:45 - 500
So yes, I'm no where near where I used to be. I think it was the 20+ years of beer and b0n9hits that did me in. But I'm clean and sober for 3 years and more determined than ever to get State-Level times back in my possession. Your thoughts on a plan to return to 'above mediocre'?
Heart Rate: Theoretically, my max H.R. should be about 175, but when hit 165 I feel pretty dang light-headed and max'd out. The highest I've ever seen it go is 168 and I was very toasty. I'd like to get your input on this.
I just joined USMS with the hope of meeting more like-minded people as my local YMCA doesn't really have much in the way of similar-aged, similar-paced, and similarly-driven 44 year-olds like me. It looks like I have a club nearby with such people as members. I'm looking forward to start working out with them.
I'm rambling.:blah: Would love to hear your thoughts on what I have written so far. Any and all input will be most gratefully received.
---figgs
Ande, I want a breakthrough!
Currently, training is typically 1700-2000 SCY 5 days a week. Usually something like:
500 w.u.
10x 50 on 1:00 (80%-90% max H.R.)
2min rest
500 pull
2min rest
250 hard (80% max H.R.)
2min rest
200-500 cruise (60% max H.R.)
with a 1-3 mile run 1 to 2 days a week
and 3 days a week (mild) weight training and situps
I'm 44 and my PRs (in 1984 - at 18 years old) are:
22.8 - 50 free
48.9 - 100 free
1:58 - 200 free
5:49 - 500 free
Today's times are roughly:
27.5 - 50 free
1:08 - 100 (see, my stamina is suffering)
2:35 - 200
6:45 - 500
So yes, I'm no where near where I used to be. I think it was the 20+ years of beer and b0n9hits that did me in. But I'm clean and sober for 3 years and more determined than ever to get State-Level times back in my possession. Your thoughts on a plan to return to 'above mediocre'?
Heart Rate: Theoretically, my max H.R. should be about 175, but when hit 165 I feel pretty dang light-headed and max'd out. The highest I've ever seen it go is 168 and I was very toasty. I'd like to get your input on this.
I just joined USMS with the hope of meeting more like-minded people as my local YMCA doesn't really have much in the way of similar-aged, similar-paced, and similarly-driven 44 year-olds like me. It looks like I have a club nearby with such people as members. I'm looking forward to start working out with them.
I'm rambling.:blah: Would love to hear your thoughts on what I have written so far. Any and all input will be most gratefully received.
---figgs
