I knew today was going to be hectic with work and other life obligations, so opted for a quick swim workout since I wouldn't be surfing. Yesterday I did the complete Surf Stronger Core Training workout so was stoked to do some swimming today. And while I'm sure my coach didn't plan a surf-specific swim workout, as I cranked it out, I definitely saw the application to a typical surf session. The main set looked like this:
3 x 50 yards free, "descending." Descending means you swim each 50 faster than the last. Starting out this way is similar to one's paddle out and initial effort getting through waves.
500 yards "cruise." This is similar to the middle portion of a paddle out.
3 x 100 yards free, descending. Almost out the back. But, a big set is coming in! You need to pick up the pace and crank for 300 yards!
500 yards cruise. OK, you've surfed a long one in, now the paddle back out.
3 x 150 yards free, descending. Again, a big set comes out of nowhere, and you need to crank to get past the four wave sneaker set.
500 yards cruise. You get another long one in and paddle back out at a "cruise" pace.
In total, this main set was 2,400 yards, easily what you have to paddle when you surf during a decent swell / session.
By cross training with some swim workouts like this, the next time you get a good swell and you surf a couple hours, you'll notice a big difference in your surf endurance.
Stay healthy, see you in the water!
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