Monday
Feb 23
Technique + Aerobic Control
If HR >138 at any point, slow to 2:15+ until it drops back.
- Plan
- 2,000m
- Done
- 2,000m
- Activities
- 2
If HR >138 at any point, slow to 2:15+ until it drops back.
Aerobic finish HR cap is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Ignore pace if needed.
| Block | Distance | Pace | HR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 300 easy | 2:20+ | <130 |
| Build set | 4×50 (15s rest) | Progressive | Build to 140 |
| Speed: 12×25 | 300m (20s rest) | 1:38-1:42 | 145-150 |
| Strength: 6×50 | 300m (20s rest) | 1:44-1:48 | 145-150 |
| Aerobic finish | 400 steady | 2:08-2:12 | <140 |
| Aerobic finish | 500 steady | 2:08-2:12 | <140 |
Stroke count 14-16 per 25m. If at 13, slow down and lengthen.
| Block | Distance | Pace | HR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous swim | 2,000m | 2:08-2:12 | 132-138 |
| Negative split | Final 400m (within 2,000m) | 2:05-2:08 | ≤138 |
10×100: Pick pace before Rep 1. If Rep 1 feels too easy, DON'T go faster. If pace drifts >2:05 by Rep 8, STOP at Rep 8.
| Block | Distance | Pace | HR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 400 easy | 2:20+ | <130 |
| Build set | 4×50 (15s rest) | Progressive | Build to 148 |
| 10×100 threshold | 1,000m (15s rest) | 1:59-2:03 | 145-152 |
| Active recovery | 4×50 easy/strong | Alternate | Variable |
| Cool-down | 200 easy | 2:20+ | <130 |
This is RECOVERY. Slower is better. If you can't hold conversation pace, go slower.
| Block | Distance | Pace | HR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drills | 800m | Drill pace | <130 |
| Very easy continuous | 1,200m | 2:20-2:35 | <130 |
This is NOT a 1,200m time trial. Practice pace changes, not max effort.
| Block | Distance | Pace | HR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 400 easy | 2:20+ | <130 |
| 3×400 race style | 1,200m (30s rest) | Variable | 140-150 |
| Aerobic finish | 400 steady | 2:08-2:12 | <140 |