Hunter Tapp Describes NC State Winter Training ‘Ladder Set’

2024 PRO SWIM SERIES – KNOXVILLE

NC State’s Hunter Tapp took the win in the 200 back at the Knoxville Pro Swim, Clocking a 1:58.91. Afterward, he spoke about NC State’s winter training, specifically the “Ladder set” which they complete as a team every year.

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mds
5 months ago

Did you get an interview with the guy who had the fastest 200 Back in Knoxville. Keaton Jones (Cal) won the “C” final in 1:58.89?

Joe
5 months ago

Can anyone let me know what the set is so I don’t have to watch the video?

Adam H.
Reply to  Joe
5 months ago

It’s only a 2 minute video, so I’ll claim the likes:

One group starts short course, other group starts long course.

100 aerobic
1 x 50 race
200 aerobic
2 x 50 race
300 aerobic
3 x 50 race
400 aerobic
4 x 50 race

Then back down, switching courses. I assume the 50’s at least were specialty stroke (not free), and he didn’t mention intervals.

chazoozle
Reply to  Adam H.
5 months ago

thanks. can’t always watch video. wish they would write the sets out in their blog articles.

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