Hi, I have swam for 3 years. At the time I quit, which was at age 14, I was competing at a state level.
Here are some of my PRs (just for reference):
50 yards freestyle: ~25 sec
100 yards freestyle: ~55 sec
50 yards backstroke ~ 30 sec
50 yards *** stroke ~ 32 sec
50 yards butterfly ~ 34 sec
It has almost been 2 years since I last swam. I'm definitely not out of shape. I've been playing soccer and running. But I am noticeably less fit than when I was swimming.
Today I am beginning my long journey to getting back into shape. I have two goals I want to achieve by Nov 17 (when the school season starts):
1) come within 5 seconds of my PRs
2) go under 1:15 for 100 yards of any stroke
So.... Time for the questions:
How challenging are my goals?
Where do I begin? Just do some long easy swims for a week, and then get down to workouts? Or start with easy workouts and gradually up the difficulty?
When and how much time should be dedicated to technique practice, drills, and turn/start practice?
When should I get to doing kick boards, buoys, or flipper drills?
Any specific exercises you can recommend?
Thanks! :D
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Not being familiar with your technique, I would start at the shorter distances and see if you can get someone to video your strokes. The muscle memory is probably still there but not refined. You want to make sure that when you start back in the pool that you are training your muscles to do the right thing and not just garbage yardage. Good luck.
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Not being familiar with your technique, I would start at the shorter distances and see if you can get someone to video your strokes. The muscle memory is probably still there but not refined. You want to make sure that when you start back in the pool that you are training your muscles to do the right thing and not just garbage yardage. Good luck.
