Swim Workout #43 – Freestyle – Variable Speeds

Have a little fun today with varying your speeds. It is good to practice quick changes in speed so that you are ready to move in your next race ( swim meet or triathlon). It certainly comes in handy when you need to pass the person beside you.

Warm Up

400 Swim / 200 Kick / 200 Pull

= 800 yds

Drill Set

4 x 15 Kick

4 x 50 Drill

4 x 75 Kick / Drill / Swim

4 x 100 Breathe 3/5/3/7 by 25

=1000 yds

Main Set

4 Rounds. Rest 5 seconds between the 25/50/75. Rest 15 seconds after the 25/50/75.

(25 Moderate + 25 Fast

25 Moderate + 50 Fast

25 Moderate + 75 Fast)

16 x 25 Fast / Easy by 25

10 seconds rest

= 1300 yds

Warm Down

100 Easy

Total = 3,200 Yards