Hey Swimmers! Want to have a distance challenge?

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  • vzepol
    vzepol Posts: 131 Member
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    Yep, my time would slow down some if I mixed it up a little. I like the rhythm of going back and forth. It all works.
  • synchrohobbit
    synchrohobbit Posts: 58 Member
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    Yay swimmers! I have never thought about distance over time, since I usually end up doing the same amount three times a week. I am time-limited to about an hour, so my goal has been to just continue increasing the yardage in that window. Right now I'm at 3200, give or take depending on how much kicking/drills vs. free. I try to do a different workout, or at least a little different, every time I go to the pool, but there are a few core sets I build around (add warm-up/cool down and drills)

    -5x450 150 pull, 150 kick, 150 swim @1:00 rest

    -600@1:00 rest, 500@:50, 400@:40, 300@:30, 200@:20, 100

    -2x400 IM, 4x200 IM, 8x100 IM (steady pace)

    -1000, 800 every fourth back, 600 every fourth breast, 400 breathing ladder, 200
  • synchrohobbit
    synchrohobbit Posts: 58 Member
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    Well, I'll keep going with my Sunday workout:

    800 free, @1:30 rest
    700 free, every 4th back @1:15
    600 free, @1:00
    500 free, every 4th breast @1:00
    400 free, @:45
    300 free, every 4th back @:30
    200 free, @:15
    100 free, 4th breast
    12x50 kick @ 1:05, odd 100s flutter, even 100s whip

    Cool down!
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
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    Have only been averaging once a week in the water because of scheduling conflicts. But at least I've been getting my workouts in other ways. Swam 2700 yards today (1.5 miles) as follows:
    50 warmup
    1500 @ 10X : butter 25, back 25, breast 25, free 50, pull 25
    500 @ kickboard @ 10X 25 flutter; 25 dolphin
    100 back easy
    500 freestyle moderate pace
    50 easy-- cooldown
  • vzepol
    vzepol Posts: 131 Member
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    Excellent job. It looks like we are the only ones keeping with this.

    I swam last night and got my 2,570 in as well. I know I should be bored swimming straight through, but there is a certain zen to just counting laps.

    Keep it up!
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
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    Swam a 3650 (2 miles) today-- a personal best distance in over 20 years! Not bad for a fat 49 year old!

    50 warmup
    1800 @ 12X : butter 25, back 25, breast 25, free 50, pull 25
    600 @ kickboard @ 12 X 25 flutter, 25 dolphin
    100 sidestroke easy
    1050 freestyle moderate pace
    50 easy-- cooldown
  • vzepol
    vzepol Posts: 131 Member
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    Swam a 3650 (2 miles) today-- a personal best distance in over 20 years! Not bad

    Not bad at all. Good you have inspired me to push a little further on my swim tomorrow.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
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    February Total: 8.26 miles
    March Goal is to increase total distance!


    Today, swam a 3000 (1.7 miles) AND I made a major stroke mechanic breakthru on my butterfly, which has dramatically improved my stroke efficiency!:bigsmile:
    100 warmup
    1800 @ 12X : butter 25, back 25, breast 25, free 50, pull 25
    500 @ kickboard @ 12 X 25 flutter, 25 dolphin
    500 freestyle moderate pace
    100 easy-- cooldown
  • lynz4589
    lynz4589 Posts: 389 Member
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    Hey can I join? I used to swim 50 laps twice a week last year but stopped over christmas and only getting back into it now, starting tomorrow. would love to go more but our pool closes on a tuesday and thursday night for various clubs etc use.

    Dont have an actual goal yet, will play it by ear this week and set a goal next week I think :)
  • vzepol
    vzepol Posts: 131 Member
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    Everybody is welcome. We are using this post, it seems, more to encourage each other to stick with it.

    I met my goal for for February 11.1 miles for the month. Using the 10% rule if I can get 13 miles in March it will be great.
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
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    Well I didn't meet my goal of 4 miles in February, so I am going to set the same goal for March.
  • vzepol
    vzepol Posts: 131 Member
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    I volunteer to keep a running total. Get me your weekly distance by Saturday and I will post who ever is in by Monday.

    V.
  • lynz4589
    lynz4589 Posts: 389 Member
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    Well first night back at swimming in 6 months - managed 24 lengths - happy enough, could of done more but too many stupid people banging into me and got annoyed in the end.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
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    yes, I did 2 miles today
  • vzepol
    vzepol Posts: 131 Member
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    Good day in the water. Swam for 59 minutes, 130 laps or 1.86 miles.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
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    3000 today
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
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    finished the week with another 3000

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