When should I see effects of swimming drills?
NKOTB
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A few months ago I had a one-to-one swimming session with a great coach who recommended a few drills for me. He said "perfect the drills". So that has been my focus.
Admittedly, long distance swims took a back seat. Having tried to just swim rather than do drills, I can't do more than 200m without being exhausted. Struggled to 750m where before I could breeze 1100m.
I'm guessing the use of a different set of muscles is having some effect. But should I be seeing results immediately or way down the line?
Admittedly, long distance swims took a back seat. Having tried to just swim rather than do drills, I can't do more than 200m without being exhausted. Struggled to 750m where before I could breeze 1100m.
I'm guessing the use of a different set of muscles is having some effect. But should I be seeing results immediately or way down the line?
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I joined a Tri club to improve my swimming at the end of last year. Drills, drills and more drills but no distance.
Yes, my technique's improved but my distance times are way worse![:@]
It's a bit of a worry since I'm moving up to Olympic distance this year, and currently I'd be pushed to finish a super sprint!
I'm hoping that when I start open water swimming again (the laps are 750m) that it'll all come back.
Keep at the drills until your not thinking about them, then gradually you can introduce some hard intervals (holding good form) and you'll be suprised at your times.
That's what I'm doing and it seems to be working. Dont take my word for it though - wait for some of the swimmers to reply.