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Hi Kicksters!<br><br>
I am back in the water and loving it! I have been playing around on <a href="http://www.swimplan.com" target="_blank">www.swimplan.com</a> (thank you to whomever recommended the site). I realized that in order to set goals/objectives, I should follow the website's recommendation and do a time trial and stroke count. I went to the pool this morning for a workout and time trial, etc.<br><br>
The site recommends swimming for "about five minutes" and record my distance, time and fatigue level. So, my question is: is it better to swim as fast and as hard as you can (even if it is only 2-3 minutes) or slow down a bit and complete the entire five minutes and go with that?<br><br>
Also, my stroke count was 21 (right, left) over 25 meters. But I don't know what to do with this. Is it better to have a high or low stroke count? Should I work on increasing my stroke count or lap times or both?<br><br>
Sorry for all the questions. I tried to find this info on the swimplan site but couldn't find it.<br><br>
Any input would be greatly appreciated. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/blush.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="blush">
I am back in the water and loving it! I have been playing around on <a href="http://www.swimplan.com" target="_blank">www.swimplan.com</a> (thank you to whomever recommended the site). I realized that in order to set goals/objectives, I should follow the website's recommendation and do a time trial and stroke count. I went to the pool this morning for a workout and time trial, etc.<br><br>
The site recommends swimming for "about five minutes" and record my distance, time and fatigue level. So, my question is: is it better to swim as fast and as hard as you can (even if it is only 2-3 minutes) or slow down a bit and complete the entire five minutes and go with that?<br><br>
Also, my stroke count was 21 (right, left) over 25 meters. But I don't know what to do with this. Is it better to have a high or low stroke count? Should I work on increasing my stroke count or lap times or both?<br><br>
Sorry for all the questions. I tried to find this info on the swimplan site but couldn't find it.<br><br>
Any input would be greatly appreciated. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/blush.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="blush">