Inner Thoughts of a Swim Coach

Diving Back In: How to Return to Swimming After a Break | Ep 91


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In today's episode, Coach Blake shares tips for getting back into the pool after a break, whether it's been a couple of weeks or several years. It's important to start slowly, prioritize technique, set realistic expectations, and avoid over-reliance on equipment. Plus, Coach Blake provides three simple workouts to ease you back into swimming. New Episodes Every Monday!

Day 1: 200 SKIPS

6 x 50 Front Skull 3w pull buoy 3 w/o

400 as 75 Swim Cruise focusing on catch, 25 Mid Skull

12 x 50 @:15 seconds rest from 100 cruise speed pace.

200 Cool Down Day 2: 400 Free Swim, 300 Free Pull, 200 IM Drill, 100 Kick

150 - 25 Skull 125 Swim 125 - 25 Skull 100 Swim 100 - 25 Skull 75 Swim 75 - 25 Skull 50 Swim 50 - 25 Skull 25 Swim

8 x 100's Free descend 1-4, 5-8 For 5-8 wear paddles and be faster per each 100 than the first 1-4

200 Cool Down Day 3: 4 x 150 1) Swim 2) Pull 3) Kick 4) Swim

4 x 1 x 100 Kick 2 x 75 (50 Drill / 25 Swim) 3 x 50 Swim Descend 1-3 2 x 25 Fast (~15 seconds minimum when determining interval)

200 Cool Down

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Inner Thoughts of a Swim CoachBy Blake Davis