training for swimmers

[themrgoat]

I have been weight training off and on (thanks to college) since high school. At this point (age 24) I have decided to give up the hopes of being...well, Arnold. And have decided to take advantage of the gifts I have been given. I have been training (I think) for marathons. This has only been for about one month and I am running about 10 miles, six days a week with weight training on only my legs twice a week. My long term goal is to compete in triathlon events. Realistically I do not see that for another 15 years or so, but I would like to focus my 2 day/week weight training on a swimmer's weight training schedule. The only swimming I have done in the past is naked and drunk. So, do any of you know what workouts are good for first time swimmers?

Thanks-
Matt

 

[jes131]

I'd suggest doing some reading on swimming as form is very important. Starting out you aren't going to need a training program since you'll be exhausted after just a few laps. Get the proper form and get used to swimming, then later on develop a program that involves different speeds and distances and maybe different strokes.

Incidentally, I think you're running too much. If you're running 10 miles a day practically ever day then your legs are not going to have the time to recover so your lifting is basically pointless. Unless you meant you're running 6 times a week for a total of 10 miles a week.

Why wait 15 years for your goal? If you really want to do it, you can be ready A LOT sooner than that.

 

[inked1]

If you haven't done much swimming before, i'd advise you to just start by doing laps with a kickboard ( kicking only). Just get your kick rhythm happening, then work on your breathing, then your arms.

a pair of swim fins(or flippers) will help you out heaps too.

as far as weight training, just keep it simple and stick to the basics.......bench,dead and squat

 

[themrgoat]

how about this

Thanks a lot guys!

Jes131, I am running 10 miles per day six days a week. So, you think 60 miles per week is too much? Based on my pure weight training experience I do agree I need time for my muscles to recover. This cardio training is completely new to me!

And, yes I am VERY serious about this triathlon stuff. I will be finished school in May. Then I will finally have the money to afford a bike. That is why that is not spoken of. Anyway, if you think I could get this done in less than 15 years then I will take that boost of confidence you gave me and get right on the swimming technique. I like that idea.

And Inked1, good call on the board!!! I might look gay doing that, but my older brother is already calling me a fag because of my quire running shorts, haha. For real though man, that is a very good idea.

So, what do ya’ll think of this:

Sunday – run 8 miles
Monday – run 4 miles
Tuesday – morning - light weights, afternoon – swimming with board
Wednesday – OFF
Thursday – morning – light weights, afternoon – run 12 miles
Friday – swimming with board
Saturday – WATCH COLLEGE FOOTBALL

This is all just for starts. Again, thanks for ya’lls help. And don’t forget to pray for the GOOD people from my hometown; New Orleans. Peace-

Matt

 

[jes131]

Your new program looks pretty good. Once you get your bike and all, find a short, easy triathalon and train towards that. It's always good to have a goal that will keep you on schedule.