Looking for some new ideas for my upcoming mile swim on Nov 22 for time. I have put in the yardage. Form is solid. I a middle distance guy who swims better mid to later in a practice. Not a sprinter nor distance guy
What should I be thinking about during the swim?
What should I be thinking about during the swim?Stroke count, kick and breathing.
Stroke count: After the first 100, settle into a consistent stroke count per lap for the next 900 ... allow yourself 1 extra stroke per lap (SPL) on the next 300/400 and then 1 more SPL for the last 300 or so.
Kick: Keep the legs light and connected to your hip rotation for the first 1200-1350, then gradually build to a 6 beat kick by the finish.
Breathing: breathe early and breathe often.
What should I be thinking about during the swim?Stroke count, kick and breathing.
Stroke count: After the first 100, settle into a consistent stroke count per lap for the next 900 ... allow yourself 1 extra stroke per lap (SPL) on the next 300/400 and then 1 more SPL for the last 300 or so.
Kick: Keep the legs light and connected to your hip rotation for the first 1200-1350, then gradually build to a 6 beat kick by the finish.
Breathing: breathe early and breathe often.
