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
Check out the splitting advise here:
U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums - View Single Post - How do you swim a 200 yard free?
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.
I agree with Karl. In talking with the high school swimmers in my town this winter, their coach did not have a real plan on how to swim races. "Go AFAP in the 100 Free" is what every kid told me. I suggested to one guy that he swim it differently, and he dropped 1.5 seconds (went under 56) and got a golds cut. Be strong, but don't sprint the first half of the race. It feels weird, but the time at the end will surprise you.
Check out the splitting advise here:
U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums - View Single Post - How do you swim a 200 yard free?
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.
I agree with Karl. In talking with the high school swimmers in my town this winter, their coach did not have a real plan on how to swim races. "Go AFAP in the 100 Free" is what every kid told me. I suggested to one guy that he swim it differently, and he dropped 1.5 seconds (went under 56) and got a golds cut. Be strong, but don't sprint the first half of the race. It feels weird, but the time at the end will surprise you.
