After the success of 100 x 100m a few weeks ago everyone started getting very optimistic and suggesting more 10km sets. This is how we ended up at Charlton Lido again on 12th March 2017 attempting a 10km pyramid. We were a reduced group this time as Adrian way away skiing (I think he […]
MoreSo our brains needed a rest from our usual Christmas set so we decided to spell out Christmas and then do a 400 per letter with each letter corresponding to an activity. Obviously you don’t have to do them as 400s so give it a try. *C*atch up *H*ard *R*ecovery *I*ndividual Medley *S*ingle arm *T*ime […]
MoreOn Sunday 24 July family Kenny / Patrickson were up bright and early to head down to Ham Lake for one of the regular RG Active training races. The training races are held three times a year and the format is very relaxed. The races start at 8am. You can either swim 1 lap (around […]
More**UPDATED 20/05/17** These are sets we are doing ourselves so will be added to as and when we do new sessions. See also: 2.5k sets 3k sets 5k+ sets A few abbreviations explained: SR -> SECONDS REST ALT -> MEANS ALTERNATING, therefore, one length one thing, one length the other. BUILD -> get faster over […]
MoreGlossary: L = Length E = EASY M= MEDIUM H = HARD SR = Seconds Rest BP = Breathing pattern, so BP3 = Breathing every 3 4400 yds 10L WU — 1L HARD 3L MOD 5L HARD 7L MOD 7L MOD 5L HARD 3L MOD 1L HARD — 2L SWIM DOWN 3200 yds 4L […]
MoreThese are ones we do ourselves when training for longer swims so add to as and when we do new ones. See also: 2.5 sets, 3k sets, 4k sets and if you are after more inspiration the Tooting Bec Lido sets can be altered to suit pool length/distance required. SET A 500 SWIM 400 PULL 300 DRILL 200 6 […]
MoreThese are sets we have done ourselves and will be adding to them as we do more. These ones are for 25/50 pools. If you swim in a 30 pool then check out some here: 30m/y training sessions See also: 2.5K sets, 4k sets, 5k+ sets and our Instagram where we post our sets as stories. […]
More**UPDATED 25/02/17** These ~2.5km sets are ideal if you are training for the 2.5km individual swimathon. Even if you aren’t they are good bases for any training especially if you are normally just a “plodder”. We have a page for 3k sets in a 30m pool. If you are training in a 25m pool then […]
MoreFor the past 3 years I (Manda) have got to September race/swim fatigued but instead of wanting to rest, I seem to be in this race to fit in as many swims as possible. This isn’t driven by panic training, as often there are no races left to be training for, but more a pure […]
MoreHow we attacked it and how it attacked us. Myself and Katie decided to do 100×100 in preparation for our 10k swim that we were doing in May 2012. I tried to do an email search to find out whose stupid idea it was, so I could blame Katie, but alas I couldn’t find any emails. However, […]
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