February 8 - Distance Swim Set to Die For - 2x1000 Meters with 1 Minute Rest

OK, it's really not to die for, but this is how a distance set is properly done.

AM Workout

Key workout #1 of 4 for this week*:

1) 4x200 Warmup
2) 2x1000 Meters with 1 Minute Rest
3) 1x200 Warmdown
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Total: 3000 meters

Good looking distance set. Talk about consistency, both were done at the same speed; 15:08 was recorded for both reps. If you want to do a distance set properly, you need to keep your pace even over the whole set. That means do NOT go fast in the beginning. Crashing and burning is the last thing you want in a distance set. Take it out smooth and easy and start to build on it while you proceed. This should guarantee you great results.

BTW, the pace comes out to be about 1:30 per 100 meter pace, a projected 22:42 Olympic Triathlon Swim and a projected 57:30 Ironman Swim. I've come along really nicely in the swim since the beginning of this year and hope to improve even more.

*Key workouts will always be in red