Subject: RE: Swim-less Training First off, thanks for your service. It's folks like you who allow us to get on here and talk about the best way to shave our arms.
I find in situations like this, you can take the opportunity to focus on a weakness that I had during the actual exercise itself. For example, I spent this offseason doing leg presses and lunges to improve my leg strength for the bike.
Maybe for swimming you feel your tris could use some work, or the kick is a limiter. You can work to strengthen the parts of your body that struggle with it. That plus the monotony of the form work in swim bands that other suggestions will put you in a stronger position when you get back in the pool. You'll have to make an adjustment, of course, but coming back stronger in areas you were once weak will feel awesome once your lungs get back in shape for the water.
Also remember that the swim is the most ideal leg to not have for 6 months- it's the smallest percentage of every triathlon event, and the skew is even larger for anything that isn't an Oly. You'll be alright! |