Workout Wednesday - 08 January 2014


I think it's time to revisit the fun that's lactic acid tolerance - cleverly disguised as a speed endurance / threshold set.  Yes, these hurt, but they're oh-so-good for you.

No fancy fanfare here.  Let's just get right to it.  This is a big set, and takes about 1:15 - 1:30 in time. This was written for SCY, and as you can see has very aggressive send-offs.  It was written for a couple athletes in my swim club that maintain a repeat base-100 time of around 1:10.

Basically, it's base + :25, :20, :15, :10 for the 100's.  And for the 50's, take your (or your athletes) hard 50 time and add :20, :15, :10, :05.

Enjoy!

Warm up:
300 easy.
4 x 50 kick on :30 rest
200 pull

4 x (50-75-100)
On 1:00, 1:15, 1:40, 1:45

Main set: 
5 x 100 on 1:35
5 x 50 on :50
4 x 100 on 1:30
4 x 50 on :45
3 x 100 on 1:25
3 x 50 on :40
2 x 100 on 1:20
2 x 50 on :35

4 x 150 pull on 2:20

Cool down: 
200

4600 yards.

Should you have any questions on the workout posted here - or on any of the previous workouts we've provided - drop me a line and I'll get back to you.