Swim - Get stronger on your second half of the race !

Often I hear athletes complaining that they always get tired on the second half of their swim in races. So here's a good set to help you solve this problem !

Warm up - 8 x 50, as 4 swim, 4 backstroke/swim (I like to add some backstroke as most have tight chest and weak back muscles). all on 10-15s rest with no gear.

Main Set (2,000) :

400 Free with paddles and buoy , easy to moderate effort. 30s rest
8 x 50 Free FAST with fins 20-25s rest (enough rest is important!)  . Keep quality high here!
400 Free with paddles and buoy , easy to moderate effort. 30s rest
8 x 50 FAST with paddles only 20-25s rest . Here is where you will feel similar to your second half of the race. Goal is to get this part faster and faster (stronger)
400 with buoy only easy
200 choice cooldown

Everything is planned there for a reason to fatigue your legs first then your aerobic system and forcing you to be efficient when tired (last 8 x 50) . I recommend you to repeat this session 4 times to see improvement !

Enjoy !