Trying to set one solid goal for next year. After a mediocre season, I've decided to focus on one event only for next year. I want to see if I can break 5 minutes for a 500 free.
Back in my college days (almost 30 years ago), my best was a 4:47, and I would routinely swim just under 5 in most dual meets. Since I started Masters swimming 4 years ago, my best has been a 5:10. Not bad, but I think I can do better.
Now here's the question for all the middle-distance studs out there: what are some good workouts/drills that you can do to A) increase raw speed, and B) increase endurance. As I mentioned in a different thread, I have been dealing with a mild anemia issue, which I'm pretty sure has been resolved.
The USRPT does sound good. I very rarely do anything over 200 yds at a time, and we do lots of sets of 100's and 50's. One thing we do need to change is the rest interval. One set we did last week was 10 x 100 free on a 1:10 interval. Great for endurance, but because of the minimal rest, doesn't allow you work them at race pace.
The USRPT does sound good. I very rarely do anything over 200 yds at a time, and we do lots of sets of 100's and 50's. One thing we do need to change is the rest interval. One set we did last week was 10 x 100 free on a 1:10 interval. Great for endurance, but because of the minimal rest, doesn't allow you work them at race pace.
