my first tri had the swim in a pool and it was 500 yards, 20 lengsths of the pool.

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Remember whatever the distance you are going to train for.  Swimming laps in a pool is a great way to get started and work on the

technique of swimming.  After several months of training laps in a pool it will actually start to hurt your training.  Just like anything

you do, you need to change up your routine and challenge yourself.  Swimming is just like anything you do, Repitions and sets are

critical.

Once the swimming stroke and technique are close to perfection or feel comfortable doing several laps without stopping then you will

need to start swimming workouts.

Example:

100Yds          stretching out the stroke and swimming long and relaxed

4x50's Yds     on an interval which is a little uncomfortable

At this point you are going to feel warmed up and ready to start training.

Just like everything else you do, you need to warm up.  Long warm ups, don't get fooled by just swimming back and forth.

Interval sets are the best way to warm up effectively and lower the risk of injury.

Chart to refer to when you are unsure of your intensity:

1-talk afterwards with no problem

2-talk but with short pauses in between phrases

3-after every word you need to take in some air

4-takes a couple seconds to start talking

5-just can't talk!!!!

Matthew Olaya

Swim Venture

Head Coach/ Technique Coach

Huntington Beach Ca

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