I've just looked up Rebecca Adlington's training regime. Despite winning Olympic gold in swimming events, Adlington's times were still way behind the men. Disappointing, Adlington - clearly not trying hard enough. Perhaps Beth Jones could explain to Adlington where she was going wrong - my guess it was those lazy Sundays:
Monday: From 6am to 8am, swimming about 7,000-8,000 metres per two-hour session in the Olympic pool at Nottingham Uni. After the morning swim, she goes home to have breakfast and rest. She would then go running or circuit training for an hour at around 3pm, before returning to the pool around 5pm for another two-hour training session, and then another gym session before bed.
Tuesday: Up at 5am for a high intensity session. In the afternoon it is an aerobic session, involving steady swimming for endurance training. These sessions are repeated on Thursday and Friday evening.
Wednesday: Just one 2 hour session in a 50m pool in the afternoon, followed by an hour of weights in the gym, which is next to the pool. Total training session is about 4 hours.
Thursday and Friday: Another 5am start, with both morning and evening sessions in the pool morning and evening.
Saturday: 7am start for one session in the pool. She says that “by the end of the week I’ve swum 65,000-70,000m. For the rest of the day, I get to indulge my passion for shopping. I am into shoes in a big way. I have dozens of pairs.”
Sunday – Rest Day: Sleep until 10am and then just relax for the day.
www.motleyhealth.com/fitness/rebecca-adlington-olympic-gold-medal-her-swimming-workout