Hi Helen,

It depends on your base swimming fitness. If you've been swimming for
sometime and have a good base than I would recommend working on your
speed and building strength. Here would be a good workout, the rest
time is between intervals.

5 min warm-up
2 x 800 (1 min rest)
4 x 100 (30 sec rest)
5 x 50 (10 sec rest)

If you are just starting to get back into swimming than I would focus
on 400's. Build up your confidence by doing 400's

5 min warm-up
5 x 400 (45sec to 1min rest)

Hope that helps.
Carlo


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wrote:
>
> This is my first triathlon, and ive been focusing on the bike and
run mostly. When it comes to
> swimming im not sure how to train. I've been a competitive swimmer
since i was 7 (now im
> 20) but im not sure what to do? Over train or focus on 400s. I only
have a pool near me, so
> should i practice in a wet suit? ALL advice welcome! THANKS!!!
>