So the last 4 weeks I have been using this training method 1 to 2 times a week. In a 50 meter lane, sprinting 12,5 meters freestyle, then 12,5 meters *** (20 seconds) and so on.
I was capable of doing around 30 sprints maximum in a first session to now 2 sets of 40 sprints.
So I swim in one training 80 x 12,5 m = 1000 m sprint. Still making the mistake to swim afap, instead of the 100 m race pace.
Best time on the 100 meter freestyle dropped from 1.07.45 in august to 1.05.22 last weekend.
Best time on the 50 from 30.45 tot 29.35 in the same period.
But: also interesting: best time on the 200 m from 2.35 to 2.29
So I am happy with the results and will keep on using this way of training as I personally feel that:
- Both anaerobic as aerobic capacity improve
- I get used to the race pace and skills involved. More confident in the race.
PS: I swim in the 50+ category.
So the last 4 weeks I have been using this training method 1 to 2 times a week. In a 50 meter lane, sprinting 12,5 meters freestyle, then 12,5 meters *** (20 seconds) and so on.
I was capable of doing around 30 sprints maximum in a first session to now 2 sets of 40 sprints.
So I swim in one training 80 x 12,5 m = 1000 m sprint. Still making the mistake to swim afap, instead of the 100 m race pace.
Best time on the 100 meter freestyle dropped from 1.07.45 in august to 1.05.22 last weekend.
Best time on the 50 from 30.45 tot 29.35 in the same period.
But: also interesting: best time on the 200 m from 2.35 to 2.29
So I am happy with the results and will keep on using this way of training as I personally feel that:
- Both anaerobic as aerobic capacity improve
- I get used to the race pace and skills involved. More confident in the race.
PS: I swim in the 50+ category.
