How much do sprinters train

As a follow on to Chris' observation, I think sprinters need to train "enough" which is to say enough to do the race on which you're focused. I've found training for the 50 is different from training for the 100 by a long shot. At least in the 50 free, the race is really about turnover and keeping your stroke together. You can also get away with not breathing in the 50, but if you try that in the 100 you'll be toast as soon as you make your second turn. Lifting weights helps in terms of turnover, but you still need to swim at least every other day (IMHO). Agreed We become what we do. Train to RACE, don't train to train. Develop the abilities you need. Technique RAW SPEED for your first 25 and Speed Endurance for your 2nd 25. Strength & Power RACING Splitting Getting in IPS Be a slimmer swimmer get your height weight proportions in line with the height weight proportions of elite swimmers. It basically boils down to this: SWIM and kick VERY FAST IN PRACTICE Sprint workouts need to provide enough rest enough between fast swims. Rich Abrahams said: "When training, most swimmers swim: too fast when they should be going slow and too slow when they should be going fast."

As a follow on to Chris' observation, I think sprinters need to train "enough" which is to say enough to do the race on which you're focused. I've found training for the 50 is different from training for the 100 by a long shot. At least in the 50 free, the race is really about turnover and keeping your stroke together. You can also get away with not breathing in the 50, but if you try that in the 100 you'll be toast as soon as you make your second turn. Lifting weights helps in terms of turnover, but you still need to swim at least every other day (IMHO). Agreed We become what we do. Train to RACE, don't train to train. Develop the abilities you need. Technique RAW SPEED for your first 25 and Speed Endurance for your 2nd 25. Strength & Power RACING Splitting Getting in IPS Be a slimmer swimmer get your height weight proportions in line with the height weight proportions of elite swimmers. It basically boils down to this: SWIM and kick VERY FAST IN PRACTICE Sprint workouts need to provide enough rest enough between fast swims. Rich Abrahams said: "When training, most swimmers swim: too fast when they should be going slow and too slow when they should be going fast."