I'm thinking of competing at Long Course Nationals this summer, and I don't have access to a long course pool.
Is there are way to train for long course when you only have access to a 25 yard pool?
I've never drastically altered my training regimen when I've only been able to swim SCY and I've had fine performances doing it that way. Personally, I find turning around without pushing off to be too disruptive to my pace. Reversing directions without pushing off the wall doesn't mimic LCM. I need a few short strokes to get going from a dead stop, as opposed to the DPS needed in LCM. Maybe Allen can clarify on his techniques :) (Well, I see Allen put in a response as I typed this up. Accelerating from a dead stop is more like OW when you're running into people and having to adjust.)
I do recommend anything DPS when prepping for LCM. Lengthen out those strokes!
I've never drastically altered my training regimen when I've only been able to swim SCY and I've had fine performances doing it that way. Personally, I find turning around without pushing off to be too disruptive to my pace. Reversing directions without pushing off the wall doesn't mimic LCM. I need a few short strokes to get going from a dead stop, as opposed to the DPS needed in LCM. Maybe Allen can clarify on his techniques :) (Well, I see Allen put in a response as I typed this up. Accelerating from a dead stop is more like OW when you're running into people and having to adjust.)
I do recommend anything DPS when prepping for LCM. Lengthen out those strokes!
