175s for IM Success

Ryan Woodruff
Head Coach
Lynchburg YMCA

We did this challenging set yesterday, and our swimmers really did well.  I liked how not only did they swim fast, but their confidence seemed to rise when they were done.  Success leads to more success!


4 x 175 Free (Goal: Beat best time for 200)
Intervals set for about 15 seconds rest if athlete succeeds in going his or her best time
500 Free EZ, one paddle and one fin (opposite limbs)

3 x 175 Breast (Goal: Beat best time for 200)
Intervals set for about 20 seconds rest if athlete succeeds in going his or her best time
500 Free EZ, one paddle and one fin (opposite limbs)

2 x 175 Back (Goal: Beat best time for 200)
Intervals set for about 20 seconds rest if athlete succeeds in going his or her best time
500 Free EZ, one paddle and one fin (opposite limbs)

1 x 175 Fly All out (Goal: Beat best time for 200)

500 Free EZ, one paddle and one fin (opposite limbs)

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