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2008-05-21 1:35 PM

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Subject: swim term ?

My swim training today says the following:

16 x 50, descend 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16

 Can someone describe what that means please? Thanks!



2008-05-21 1:37 PM
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Think of it as 4 sets of 4 50s, where each of the 4 individiual swims gets faster as you go (#1 is the slowest, #4 is the fastest).
2008-05-21 1:40 PM
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Descend = Get faster as you go (descend the pace).

So your set is: 4 is faster than 3 which is faster than 2 which is faster than 1.  Same for the other groups of 4.

2008-05-21 1:46 PM
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Subject: RE: swim term ?
lbpaas - 2008-05-21 1:35 PM

My swim training today says the following:

16 x 50, descend 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16

 Can someone describe what that means please? Thanks!

 

Take a look-see right here to get a nearly exhaustive list of swim training definitions you might encounter in the future.

Chris

2008-05-21 1:50 PM
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Thanks for the responses!
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