I didn't know whether I should post this on the "Swim Happy" thread or my thread, How do I train 400 IM without losing sprint speed? - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums , so I decided to start a new one, instead. :D
As I mentioned on my other thread, I attempted a 200 fly and was thrilled to be able to do it. My next self-challenge was to see just how much fly I could swim. :afraid: So, I tried it today, my 6th day of swimming in a row which is always my recovery day. (My recovery days are usually Saturdays, but I took last Monday off, instead of Sunday.)
Today, I did my typical 6th swim day routine: Arrive at the pool without a planned workout, see how I feel, and only use my watch for monitoring heart rates and rest intervals; no racing the clock! But, I brought along my camera, just in case I was in the mood to attempt my fly self-challenge.
After 1,600 yards of various free and back (no breaststroke today; I did Allen's 100 & 200 breaststroke training yesterday), I decided to give it a go; much to the chagrin of my husband who was enlisted to film me.
I lost track after 300 yards (300! :ohyeah:), but I kept going, knowing I could watch the video and count it up later. I wish I would have kept track, because I ended up doing 900 yards and felt like I could have kept going! :bliss: But, I got that if looks could kill look from my husband/videographer who, I'm sure, was tired of holding the camera. And, when I did finish, he :bitching:, because he was afraid I would injure my shoulders again.
By now, I can just hear y'all (Geek?) out there doubting me. You don't believe any of this, right?:lmao: Well, kick back:popcorn: and check this out: http://youtu.be/4fmP1szg4mo It's not pretty; especially at the beginning, before I relaxed and settled in. And, I'll have to warn you, it took me over 20 minutes. :bed:
Here are my splits, copied from my FLOG:
Total time: 20:30
100 yd Splits (+/-):
100- 2:02
200- 2:10
300- 2:17
400- 2:21
500- 2:20
600- 2:17
700- 2:20
800- 2:23
900- 2:20
So, today, I lived up to Ande's nickname for me: Elaine-iaK. Guilty as charged! :groovy:
P.S. I know it was ugly; I have a long way to go to get my technique up to speed. And, I have a long way to go to get my speed up to speed! But, today, I needed to rest my legs after yesterday's breaststroke workout, so I barely kicked. And, I had to go way off my :39, 50 fly PB to survive. BUT, I welcome feedback; especially constructive criticism on how I can improve my stroke. THANKS!
I didn't know whether I should post this on the "Swim Happy" thread or my thread, How do I train 400 IM without losing sprint speed? - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums , so I decided to start a new one, instead. :D
As I mentioned on my other thread, I attempted a 200 fly and was thrilled to be able to do it. My next self-challenge was to see just how much fly I could swim. :afraid: So, I tried it today, my 6th day of swimming in a row which is always my recovery day. (My recovery days are usually Saturdays, but I took last Monday off, instead of Sunday.)
Today, I did my typical 6th swim day routine: Arrive at the pool without a planned workout, see how I feel, and only use my watch for monitoring heart rates and rest intervals; no racing the clock! But, I brought along my camera, just in case I was in the mood to attempt my fly self-challenge.
After 1,600 yards of various free and back (no breaststroke today; I did Allen's 100 & 200 breaststroke training yesterday), I decided to give it a go; much to the chagrin of my husband who was enlisted to film me.
I lost track after 300 yards (300! :ohyeah:), but I kept going, knowing I could watch the video and count it up later. I wish I would have kept track, because I ended up doing 900 yards and felt like I could have kept going! :bliss: But, I got that if looks could kill look from my husband/videographer who, I'm sure, was tired of holding the camera. And, when I did finish, he :bitching:, because he was afraid I would injure my shoulders again.
By now, I can just hear y'all (Geek?) out there doubting me. You don't believe any of this, right?:lmao: Well, kick back:popcorn: and check this out: http://youtu.be/4fmP1szg4mo It's not pretty; especially at the beginning, before I relaxed and settled in. And, I'll have to warn you, it took me over 20 minutes. :bed:
Here are my splits, copied from my FLOG:
Total time: 20:30
100 yd Splits (+/-):
100- 2:02
200- 2:10
300- 2:17
400- 2:21
500- 2:20
600- 2:17
700- 2:20
800- 2:23
900- 2:20
So, today, I lived up to Ande's nickname for me: Elaine-iaK. Guilty as charged! :groovy:
P.S. I know it was ugly; I have a long way to go to get my technique up to speed. And, I have a long way to go to get my speed up to speed! But, today, I needed to rest my legs after yesterday's breaststroke workout, so I barely kicked. And, I had to go way off my :39, 50 fly PB to survive. BUT, I welcome feedback; especially constructive criticism on how I can improve my stroke. THANKS!
Way to go Elaine:banana:.I guess you too live by the creedo "anything worth doing is worth overdoing."
Way to go Elaine:banana:.I guess you too live by the creedo "anything worth doing is worth overdoing."
Thanks, King Frog! :D Just don't challenge me to swim 900 yards of breaststroke. :afraid: I know this sounds crazy, but swimming a relaxed 900 yards of butterfly was easier than racing 200 yards of breaststroke. I am convinced my thoracic outlet syndrome history has everything to do with that...
If you go the the Austrailian Masters Swim Portal you will seee that the Aussies keep records for the 400, 800, 1500 fly as well as the 30 minute and 60 minute fly. There may or may not be a record in fly in each and every category and age group, but they do have them. Those crazy Aussies!!!
If you go the the Austrailian Masters Swim Portal you will seee that the Aussies keep records for the 400, 800, 1500 fly as well as the 30 minute and 60 minute fly. There may or may not be a record in fly in each and every category and age group, but they do have them. Those crazy Aussies!!!
Wow!!! The record for women, 50-54, is 14:39.47, for 800m butterfly! :bow:
Great job! I've never tried to fly farther than 500 yards. I guess I'll have to get on that after Omaha :)
Oh and make sure you join the Butternuts: www.grinswim.org/.../butternuts.html
Great job! I've never tried to fly farther than 500 yards. I guess I'll have to get on that after Omaha :)
Oh and make sure you join the Butternuts: www.grinswim.org/.../butternuts.html
Thanks! :D
Was my fly legal? I know my stroke was, but how about the turns and pauses at the wall?
Hey, TG, any stroke advice you might have would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks! :D
Was my fly legal? I know my stroke was, but how about the turns and pauses at the wall?
Hey, TG, any stroke advice you might have would be greatly appreciated!
I did not watch the entire video :), but the parts that I did watch looked fine. You did two-hand touches and pushed off on your stomach. Important text is important:
101.3.4 Turns—At each turn the body shall be on the ***. The touch shall be
made with both hands simultaneously at, above or below the water surface.
Once a touch has been made, the swimmer may turn in any manner desired.
The shoulders must be at or past the vertical toward the *** when the
swimmer leaves the wall.
As for stroke advice, I'm not well-versed at aerobic fly. One of my goals for this fall is to do more of it, including in competition.
I did not watch the entire video :), but the parts that I did watch looked fine. You did two-hand touches and pushed off on your stomach. Important text is important:
Thanks, TG! I guess I qualify as a Butternut! :banana:
Great job Elaine. I'm jealous. I can't do long distance fly like that. My fly is decent, but I can only do my regular stroke. The max on that is 150 yards right now.
I watched some of the video. You may want to work on more hip and knee movement.
Yeah, I look stiff, don't I? I think I will try some body dolphin drills with fins and definitely increase my fly drills and SDK, in general.
Thanks for the advice!
As for sprint fly, my 50 personal best is :39. I'll have to see what my 100 and 200 is when I actually give it some effort!
