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2008-03-26 10:30 AM

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Subject: No pool for week, impact to training program
Month 2, week 1 of "20 Week Olympic - 2X Balanced" my pool will be closed for maintenance. How should I handle the 2 missed swims? Bricks when pool is open to catch up?

2008-03-26 10:32 AM
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Subject: RE: No pool for week, impact to training program
At the point that you are at in the plan, I would not worry about it.  You could substitute bike or run if you want. 
2008-03-26 10:32 AM
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Subject: RE: No pool for week, impact to training program

To be honest, I wouldn't worry too much about 2 missed swims, in the context of a 20 week program.  I'd be more concerned with not swimming for a solid week.  If you are able to find another pool that you could go to, do that.  If not, I wouldn't feel the need to do 4 or 5 swims the next week to "catch up."

Others may differ on this. 

2008-03-26 10:35 AM
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Subject: RE: No pool for week, impact to training program
Just do some extra biking or running if you are able.  Don't worry about the 'missed' swims.
2008-03-26 11:06 AM
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Subject: RE: No pool for week, impact to training program
up the bike and run volume a little... add in some strength training... its not going to hurt you too much so long as you keep up the total volume.
2008-03-26 11:19 AM
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Subject: RE: No pool for week, impact to training program
One week shouldn't be a big deal.  Try to get in an extra swim right before the pool closure, maybe add in a short extra swim the week after if you'd like.  As others have suggested, some extra biking (or possibly running) is a good substitute.  Extra biking is probably easier for your body to absorb if you aren't already a big runner.

2008-03-26 8:47 PM
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It is out of your control. Don't sweat it.
2008-03-27 8:47 AM
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Subject: RE: No pool for week, impact to training program
SevenZulu - 2008-03-26 11:19 AM

Try to get in an extra swim right before the pool closure, maybe add in a short extra swim the week after if you'd like.

I like this plan
2008-03-27 8:54 AM
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Subject: RE: No pool for week, impact to training program

You could always do 30mins of resistance band work simulating the freestyle stroke, in lieu of your missed swim practice. I suggest doing it in front of a mirror - good way for you to see what your stroke looks like.

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