This session will develop your swimming stamina which is important for triathlons and open water swimming.
Each Saturday I will post a Swim Session, most weeks I will load three options up for you to do. Option A is for swimmers who are after a workout between 1,000 & 2,000 metres. Option B is for swimmers who are after a workout between 2,000 & 3,000m and Option C will be greater than 3,000m.
Option A
- 200m Warm Up;
- 1,200m Time Trial Non-stop;
- 200m Cool Down (1,600m)
Option B
- 300m Warm Up;
- 1,600m Time Trial Non-stop;
- 200m Cool Down (2,100m)
Option C
- 800m Warm Up;
- 2,000m Time Trial Non-stop;
- 400m Cool Down (3,200m)
Start the workout with a Warm Up covering 200m (Option A) or 300m (Option B) or 800m (Option C). During the warm-up feel free to stop and stretch as needed. It does not need to be a continuous swim.
The main set involves swimming 1,200m (Option A), a mile/1,600m (Option B), or 2,000m (Option C) as a Time Trial to see how quickly you can cover that distance. Record your time for future reference. This is a good indicator of how well you will go on the day.
Complete the workout with a 200m Cool Down. Feel free to pause and stretch when needed and/or include stretching as part of each break until the distance is covered.
If you would like further advice feel free to contact me.
I am the Head Coach & Director of Qwik Kiwi Coaching.
I specialise in assisting first-timers and recreational athletes to achieve their sporting goals. I can be contacted at coachray@coachray.nz and 021 348 729.
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