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How long does it take you to warm up?
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 2009-09-18 8:01 PM |
Expert  1690    |  Subject: How long does it take you to warm up?Search function seems to return no matches for this one. So today I went to swim for the first time in two weeks. For my first 1k I had to stop every 400 or so cause i was so out of breath and I was at a slow pace of 2:13/100yrds roughly. After The first 1k I took a 2 min break or so and came back and swam a bit faster only stopped after 500, I followed this by doin nearly another 1k straight which i felt strong and went sub 2mins which is more normal. Is it possible to take 25-30 mins to warm up? It normally takes me longer to warm up in the swim usually at least 5-600 yrds but 1k-1500 is a really long time it seems. could i be this rusty after a little under 2 weeks off from swimming? |
| 2009-09-18 8:52 PM in reply to: #2414683 |
Expert 828 | Subject: RE: How long does it take you to warm up? When I am swimming regularly, I am good after 200 yards...However, like you, if I take too much time off, I have a hard time getting comfortable...I may go a whole session and never get into a good rhythm. I have stopped swimming for 3 months as I am training for a 140 mile bike ride Oct. 10...I am dreading getting back in the pool the first week or so. |
| 2009-09-18 9:25 PM in reply to: #2414683 |
Champion 7595   Columbia, South Carolina | Subject: RE: How long does it take you to warm up? I'm generally good to go after 4x100m. From what I've read and experienced, lots of things can lead to longer warm-up times. Fatigue from prior workouts is high on that list. |
| 2009-09-19 7:29 AM in reply to: #2414683 |
Expert 1007 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: How long does it take you to warm up? I will do 2 or 3x100 and be ready to go for the straight set of 1000 to 2000 yds. On the other I have been in OWS situations (race or practices) where there was not an option for a real warm up. To prepare for those situations I have taken to getting in the pool and going right into 1000 yard set. I have to start out real slow (I'm slow anyway!) and pick up speed as I work into the set. These pool sessions have been invaluable in helping to get into the lake for an OWS and just swim. |
| 2009-09-19 10:08 AM in reply to: #2414683 |
Expert 2555 Colorado Springs, Colorado | Subject: RE: How long does it take you to warm up? I really don't need much of a warmup. Many of the races I've done don't provide an opportunity to warmup for the swim so I approach my practices the same way. I'll start off with a hard effort and then dial it back. Of course my swim training is not convential either as I do everything in one continuous set. My intervals are done with an active recovery, not with a rest at the wall. Food for thought! |
| 2009-09-19 9:31 PM in reply to: #2415067 |
Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: How long does it take you to warm up? depends on time during my training calendar, weather, workout type, etc. swimming, when i am training full time, i do a longer warmup, with drills, around 800-1000. running anywhere from 5-20 min. cycling normally around 20-30 min. |
| 2009-09-19 9:41 PM in reply to: #2414683 |
Expert 1092 St. Paul, MN | Subject: RE: How long does it take you to warm up? A friend of mine has a coach that always teases me because I don't warm up enough! I'm usually good to go the moment I hit the water. But I do need to warm up and stretch before a run... |
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