I am currently running about 2miles in about 15mins, I need to be able to run 1.5m in under 11:30, and I need to be able to swim 500yr in 12:30. I can't do the swim in the allowed time yet. I'm doing 3 days Running, and 3 days Swimming. But I been told if I cut out my running and swim 6 days a week and my running time and swim time should increase is this true? I need to get my swim to the allowed time by May for my SEAL training. Any info would be great help and would help me out so much.
Thank you in advance
2007-03-20 14:25:44 · 4 answers · asked by Rodney M 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Would you happen to have an website when they can show me how to do the sidestroke?
2007-03-20 16:07:15 · update #1
More than 3 days in the pool is a definite requirement for you at this point. 6 days in the pool would be ideal and would help both your running and swimming endurance. However, you don't want to cut out running all together so here's my advice:
Swim AND run 4 times a week, spend the other two workout days solely swimming. Practice doing 100s and 50s to pace yourself. Start swimming a longer distance in a shorter time (an 800, broken by 100s on the 1:30) and before you knwo it you'll be cruising the 500 like no one's business.
You should swim first and run second. Swim a moderate workout incorporating at least 800 yards or 30 minutes. Run afterward, 30 minutes or 3 miles at least. On your swimming-only days, do at least 1200 yards incorporating warm up, sprints and distance.
If you're going to be a Navy SEAL you do NOT want to be swimming all sidestroke. That's inefficient. You should be able to do your entire 500 front crawl (freestyle) in 7:30 max by the time you go to training. I have faith that you can do it!
If you feel like you need help, consult a trainer or coach at your gym or pool. They can evaluate your strokes and help be more efficient in the water, thus decreasing your times and increasing your endurace. Viola, a Navy SEAL is born!
Good luck!!!
2007-03-21 03:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try doing a set 5 X 100's at 1:30. This should help you get on pace for the swimming. You won't get a lot of rest, but it will help your body continue the speed that you need to obtain. I would swim more. I think that is good advice. The swim training will help the running.
2007-03-20 21:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is two things you need to do.
1. learn proper technique, my time is 10 min. i cut 4 min. off my time when i practiced PERFECT sidestroke technique.
2. put out, try to go as hard as possible. it will help improve your conditioning and your times will get better.
2007-03-20 21:40:04 · answer #3 · answered by fentoncorey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea the swimming should help the running and the swimming.... it can help build endurance, and leg muscles
good luckk
2007-03-20 21:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by pinkpants 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋