The 2400...

 

War is hell!  I have been to battle and  my body hurts.  I have been pushing it but it needs pushed.  6,400 meters this week, with 5,000 on tap for the weekend!  The work out was awesome though and it felt great.

Swim Workout #26

From: http://www.100swimmingworkouts.com/swim-workouts/swim_workout_26.php

Category: Intermediate

Workout Goal: Focus on breaststroke and crawl stroke

Total Distance: 2400 yards

• 200 yards crawl warmup
• 200 yards breaststroke
• 200 yards pull only alternating lengths of breast and crawl
  (choice of swimming with or without a leg bouy)
• 200 yards kick only alternating lengths of breast and flutter
  (choice of swimming with or without a kickboard)
• 200 yards crawl counting strokes per length
  (try to use less strokes on each subsequent length)
• 200 yards breaststroke counting strokes per length
  (try to use less strokes on each subsequent length)
• 4 x 100 yards crawl, resting :15 between
  (count 3 kicks per arm stroke)
• 4 x 100 yards breaststroke, resting :15 between
  (focus on timing of pull, kick and glide)
• 400 yards warmdown mixed strokes
  (alternating lengths of breast and crawl)

Notes: This workout focuses on crawl stroke and breast stroke. You will practice both pulls and kicks for each stroke, then swim the strokes with a focus on timing. Concentrate on your technique while you are swimming, don't just daydream and go through the motions. By thinking about your technique on the swim drills good form will become automatic for you.