Hello Alex here!
Basically I'm here just searching for criticism on my freestyle. My short term goals for my 200 free is 2:00.49 and my 500 free is 5:32.99. My current times are:
50 fr - 7/23/10 - untapered
26.56
(went a 26.11 on my last 200 free o.O )
100 fr - 5/21/11 - tapered
57.94
26.66 31.28
200 fr - 3/15/12 - untapered
2:09.45
26.11, 34.12
33.11, 36.11
500 fr
6:02.89 no splits :bitching: - 3/15/12 - untapered
6:11.95 - 7/23/10 - tapered
30.79 34.60
37.33 37.82
38.13 38.78
39.03 39.26
39.26 36.95
This spring break I only had access to a 15 meter pool, but I decided to take the opportunity to film my freestyle! Here are some various clips from that and my recent 200 free from my last meet:
200 free at last meet: http://youtu.be/6_Se2eYKN9c
15 Meter pool underwater footage fail - http://youtu.be/WxjhdnCMN7A
Foggy 60 meter swim in 15 meter pool, easy pace - http://youtu.be/v7m7-jTF-Sw
30 meter swim in 15 meter pool, sprint pace - http://youtu.be/iVwzsfuNtKg
60 meter swim in 15 meter pool, strong pace - http://youtu.be/fj5Hb6zR_Ek
300 meter swim in 15 meter pool, pacing it as if it were a 500 yard swim - http://youtu.be/mX-6KX7hkIQ
120 meter swim in 15 meter pool, pacing it as if it were a 200 yard swim - http://youtu.be/lMJuvy0d4mI
60 meter swim in 15 meter pool, easy pace - http://youtu.be/MQVziaWSMb8
THANK YOU!
:D:D
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50 fr - 7/23/10 - untapered
26.56
100 fr - 5/21/11 - tapered
57.94
26.66 31.28
200 fr - 3/15/12 - untapered
2:09.45
26.11, 34.12
33.11, 36.11
500 fr
6:11.95 - 7/23/10 - tapered
30.79 34.60
37.33 37.82
38.13 38.78
39.03 39.26
39.26 36.95
Alex, I'm not sure about your stroke technique, but IMO you can see some big benefit from better splitting! There is nearly a 5s difference between your frirst and second 50s in you 100. That should be under 2s. ...And your 200 splits just keep getting slower. Out in a 26 home in a 36? That will not get it done. I know it's hard to hold back when you want to go fast and win races, but really, it looks to me like you are going out way too hard.
Check out the splitting advise here:
U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums - View Single Post - How do you swim a 200 yard free?
Maybe you are thinking, "if I get in better shape the back half will be faster". Don't. That kind of thinking will sink you. If you get in better shape, you'll take it out even faster and have the same problem. You CAN swim a 200 a LOT faster with better splitting. Learn to take it easy for 75 or so. Go for that extra gear later in the race. Good luck. IMO, you definitely have the raw speed to go 2 double oh in the 200, if you swim smart.
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50 fr - 7/23/10 - untapered
26.56
100 fr - 5/21/11 - tapered
57.94
26.66 31.28
200 fr - 3/15/12 - untapered
2:09.45
26.11, 34.12
33.11, 36.11
500 fr
6:11.95 - 7/23/10 - tapered
30.79 34.60
37.33 37.82
38.13 38.78
39.03 39.26
39.26 36.95
Alex, I'm not sure about your stroke technique, but IMO you can see some big benefit from better splitting! There is nearly a 5s difference between your frirst and second 50s in you 100. That should be under 2s. ...And your 200 splits just keep getting slower. Out in a 26 home in a 36? That will not get it done. I know it's hard to hold back when you want to go fast and win races, but really, it looks to me like you are going out way too hard.
Check out the splitting advise here:
U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums - View Single Post - How do you swim a 200 yard free?
Maybe you are thinking, "if I get in better shape the back half will be faster". Don't. That kind of thinking will sink you. If you get in better shape, you'll take it out even faster and have the same problem. You CAN swim a 200 a LOT faster with better splitting. Learn to take it easy for 75 or so. Go for that extra gear later in the race. Good luck. IMO, you definitely have the raw speed to go 2 double oh in the 200, if you swim smart.
