I was just wondering. At what point is ones swimming career while they realise that they have hit the wall, and then sur passed it and they cant possibly go faster??
The reason I ask is because Phelphs is "retiring" after the 2012 games.
But then I see athlets go out and compete that are well into their late 20's and early 30's.
What is the averge prime age for a male swimmer before times start becoming slower???
Rich Abrahams is amazing and he needs to write a book for the rest of us.
Katiek's data is interesting - check out her blog too. Could it be that it's harder to keep your swimming training and conditioning going as you get older than it is for running or biking? Does swimming require a greater degree of dedication?? Finding the time, getting to the pool, swimming 1-2 hours, and getting back into the flow could be limiting factors. Running and biking can be maintained almost any where and time.
Swimming may require more training to maitain or improve. The hectic pace many people adopt after age 25 could be limiting to all but those just dedicated to swimming. also, Could it be that the major muscles required for swimming in the shoulders are much harder to maintain than those required for running and biking in the legs?? Swimming clearly requires proper timing, breathing, body position, storke mechanics, kick and host of other things to think about and work on. Swimming technique being a huge differentiator, it's easily the most difficult of the three to maintain or improve as you age. Seems somewhat logical it would fall off at the earliest age.
Rich Abrahams is amazing and he needs to write a book for the rest of us.
Katiek's data is interesting - check out her blog too. Could it be that it's harder to keep your swimming training and conditioning going as you get older than it is for running or biking? Does swimming require a greater degree of dedication?? Finding the time, getting to the pool, swimming 1-2 hours, and getting back into the flow could be limiting factors. Running and biking can be maintained almost any where and time.
Swimming may require more training to maitain or improve. The hectic pace many people adopt after age 25 could be limiting to all but those just dedicated to swimming. also, Could it be that the major muscles required for swimming in the shoulders are much harder to maintain than those required for running and biking in the legs?? Swimming clearly requires proper timing, breathing, body position, storke mechanics, kick and host of other things to think about and work on. Swimming technique being a huge differentiator, it's easily the most difficult of the three to maintain or improve as you age. Seems somewhat logical it would fall off at the earliest age.
