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2008-05-10 2:24 AM

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Subject: need advice about swimming workout.

Hello

Ihave already introduce myself as a post in this forum. As a summary I am new in triathlon trainining. 40 y/o men, no important sports backround. I am a cardiologist from Izmir Turkey. 5 years ago I have given up smoking and started to run regularly. Since then I have been running at least 3-4 times in aweek, totaly mean 15-20 miles/week. Last year I finished 2 half marathon officialy (one of them was in Nashville TN, other was in Istanbul) with 1.50 minutes.  Last year I started to swim in 25 yard pool, 2 times in a week, mean 2000-3000 yards in each swimming workout. My long distance pace for swim 2 or 2.15 minutes for 100 meter. All in freestyle and without stop. I start to swimm and without stopping swim 1 hour or a little bit less than 1 hour. I did not get any type of proffesional help.

I need some advices to improve my swimming pace. Do I need to change my workout style?

Thanks in advance.



2008-05-10 6:19 AM
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Subject: RE: need advice about swimming workout.
It sounds like you would benefit most from working on your form/technique. A few lessons with a good coach could do wonders. I was in a similar position and 2 lessons from a coach followed by a couple of sessions with friends who are very good swimmers paid off in big way.
2008-05-10 7:01 AM
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Congrats on your accomplishments! Trading in smoking for running is huge!! It sounds like you are on the right track with your swimming. As Mike said, having a coach or swimmer look at your stroke and perhaps getting a video of yourself swimming to help you apply any tips would be very beneficial.

Since you seem to have a good base I would suggest to work some intervals in to your workouts. Instead of swimming for an hour strait try a workout like this:

10 minute warm-up - Do whatever you want for this
8 x 50 Drills with :15 rest interval - Focus on keeping your stroke long and smooth
5 x 100 @ 2:45 - Try to make each one a little faster than the last
6 x 50 @ 1:30 - Swim these at a faster pace than the 100's
10 minute cool down to relax

The training plans on the site give some good workouts to mix things up. I would only suggest doing 1 hr swims every couple weeks.

Good luck and keep up the great work!! 

2009-02-23 10:51 PM
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Sorry to hijack your old post but am travelling to istanbul and wondering about the local cycling scene.. can you give me some tips - want to hire a bike and go around the city one day...

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