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In today’s Coach’s Intel, Brent Bergstedt, CEO and Head Coach of Rocky Mountain Swimming shares another set designed to build a solid base. Brent has been involved with swimming for nearly 30 years, is a 4 time All-American and in 2006 finished in the top 10 for the 100m breaststroke at the XI FINA World Masters Championships. He has been with Rocky Mountain Thunder Swimming since 2005.
Here is his workout:
This work is designed to help build a well-balanced base. Which will enable you to build upon speed work, and technique with rest. This practice is designed to push towards your best race possible. The choice is yours, focus during this practice and build the best base possible or don’t.
This mid-season workout is geared towards a swimmer or triathlete who has goals and aspirations to swim under 2 minutes per 200 yards.
Warm Up
4 x 200 on 3:30 (1. Mix 2. Kick 3. Pull 4. Mix)
*Mix = (swim, kick or pull at least a 25 of each)
Main Set 1
6 X [1 X 100 on 1:10
2 X 50 on :45
4 X 25 on :30
1:00 Min Rest)
Odd Round Fins and Paddles
Even Round No fins and Paddles
Main Set 2
4 X [4 X 75 on :55 Descend
Odd Round Fr
Even Round Stroke
200 Kick on 4:00
Cool Down
200 Easy (75 Double Arm Backstroke, 125 Free)
NOTE:
*ALL Distances are shown in short course yards.
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