Today we will be swimming some shorter distances, starting at threshold pace and dropping the threshold overload. Set an interval for yourself that gives you 30s rest from your threshold overload pace. Drills emphasize a high catch and long pull.
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Distance Training, Day 26
If you like 500s, you will love this workout. There are 4 x 500, four different ways. Plus in this workout, the sprinting is done first so the 500s will be extra challenging.
Distance Training, Day 25
The main set today is a set of 200s with decreasing rest. Pay attention to your head position. Tuck your chin and elongate your neck. Look toward your armpit when you breathe.
Distance Training, Day 24
WARM-UP (1000 yds) 1 x 400 easy swim 8 x 50 – 25 drill + 25 swim on 1:00Warm up a stroke you want to swim later 4 x 50...
Distance Training, Day 23
WARM-UP (1300 yds) 1 x 400 easy swim 4 x 100 kick on 2:10 2 x 150 stick drill50 catch-up w/ stick + 50 catch-up w/o...
Distance Training, Day 22
WARM-UP (1100 yds) 1 x 400 easy swim 4 x 1:00 vertical kick (about 200 yds) 4 x 25 YMCA drill/pull – Hold each...
Distance Training, Day 21
WARM-UP (1100 yds) 1 x 300 easy swim 2 x 200 moving buoy drill – 50 yds at each location 8 x 50 kick on 1:15 MAIN...
Distance Training, Day 20
WARM-UP (1400 yds) 1 x 400 easy swim 3 x 200 on 4:00 drill/swimDrill Suggestions: One arm-backstroke, breaststroke...
Distance Training, Day 19
WARM-UP (1450 yds) 1 x 400 choice 4 x 50 w/ :20s rest25 finish scull + 25 swim 8 x 50 kick on 1:15 9 x 50 on 1:00 25...
Distance Training, Day 18
WARM-UP (1000 yds) 1 x 350 choice 3 x 150 w/ :20s rest50 catch-up w/ stick + 50 catch-up w/o stick + 50 swim 8 x 25...
Distance Training, Day 17
WARM-UP (1200 yds) 1 x 200 choice 4 x 150 w/ :20s rest50 choice kick + 50 paddle on head drill + 50 free w/ tucked...
Distance Training, Day 16
WARM-UP (1000 yds) 1 x 300 choice 3 x 100 weightless hand drill – L arm, R arm, both arms Kick ladder – alternate fast...