1. There exist sprinters other than Alain Bernard.
2. You tried to swim directly after lifting weights and you felt slow? That's not when you see the results from lifting.
Definitely!
I frequently swim right after lifting without difficulty. It's the day or two after that I feel it. Paddles, chutes and fins can help build strength (and improve technique), but aren't really a substitute for the gym.
Just working on starts and turns won't get you there. Focus on speed-speed-speed. Do AFAP efforts (12.5/25/50s) with lots of rest.
60K a week and I'd be swimming non sprint events or have quit masters. 4-5x a week of fairly low yardage works well for me. YMMV.
1. There exist sprinters other than Alain Bernard.
2. You tried to swim directly after lifting weights and you felt slow? That's not when you see the results from lifting.
Definitely!
I frequently swim right after lifting without difficulty. It's the day or two after that I feel it. Paddles, chutes and fins can help build strength (and improve technique), but aren't really a substitute for the gym.
Just working on starts and turns won't get you there. Focus on speed-speed-speed. Do AFAP efforts (12.5/25/50s) with lots of rest.
60K a week and I'd be swimming non sprint events or have quit masters. 4-5x a week of fairly low yardage works well for me. YMMV.
