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Re: [mermaidfriends] Re: First Triathlon

Thank you so much!

--- carlofac <carlo@...> wrote:

> 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
>
>
> --- In mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com, "helentuman"
> <helentuman@...>
> 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!!!
> >
>
>
>




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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...
helentuman
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Sep 12, 2007
1:44 am

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...
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Sep 13, 2007
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Sep 14, 2007
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Hi Helen! I would definitely practice swimming, not only in your wetsuit, but in open water, too! You probably don't need to wear it to the pool, but try it...
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