Swim workout terminology??

jhpiii

I'm sure this is in the forum or train map but I could not find it. Anyone know where to get definitions for the terminology? For example, today's workout calls for 3x100 (20) Descend. What does 'descend' mean?

Thanks!

Nemo Brauch

Descend in a swim workout means that you get a little faster with each 100. So if you finish the 1st 100 in 1:00, you want to do the next one in something like 0:58 and the last one at 0:55. So the time to complete the 100 is what is descending- get it?

jhpiii

Awesome. Thanks Nemo!

P.S. I have some work to do to get to a 1:00 100m!

Nemo Brauch

You and me both! Sorry, I just picked a nice round number!