Hello all,
So I've got a plateau problem that I've had for years now. I'm intent on overcoming it and getting faster, though I'm not sure what I"m doing wrong. I practice by myself because our masters swim times are WAY to early for me, (5:30 am).
I have a feeling that my catch is pretty decent and my position in the water feels good, (I've been told I have a very efficient stroke) and I can reach dps of 12-13 strokes per 25 yards (I'm 5'4"). I swim a relatively stratight track and I have a good streamline because I used to be a diver.
That being said, I'm VERY slow.. I average about 40 seconds (pushing off wall) for 50 yard freestyle. When I try to increase my stroke rate for sprints, I tend to keep the same times as when I do sets of stretch freestyle.
Any ideas on what I might be able to do to increase my speed? I wish I had a video to show but alas no luck.
Thank you for any tips you can give!!!
-Jeanette
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. ;)
I think I'll look into the tempo trainer, I've never heard of that before and it sounds interesting. I do believe that my turnover is slow, though when I increase my turnover rate, my form falls apart. I suppose it's about making small increases at a time.
As for setting specific goals, I have no idea what a realistic goal for gaining within a certain time speed would actually be. ?
It's easy to get lost in all of the information on this site so it's great to have people to discuss specifics with. Your help is much appreciated!!
Now if you'll excuse me I have to get to the pool!
-J
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. ;)
I think I'll look into the tempo trainer, I've never heard of that before and it sounds interesting. I do believe that my turnover is slow, though when I increase my turnover rate, my form falls apart. I suppose it's about making small increases at a time.
As for setting specific goals, I have no idea what a realistic goal for gaining within a certain time speed would actually be. ?
It's easy to get lost in all of the information on this site so it's great to have people to discuss specifics with. Your help is much appreciated!!
Now if you'll excuse me I have to get to the pool!
-J
