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.
Next year?in my case more like next life.
What's funny is I thought the same thing 4 years ago, as I swam my first 500 free in 23 years. I can think of at least three times during that race that I was sure I was going to die:
1) When I did my turn at the 300 yd. mark
2) When I tried to stay with the girl lapping me at about 400 yd.
3) When I tried to get out of the pool afterwards
I think my time was around 5:40 or so.
Next year?in my case more like next life.
What's funny is I thought the same thing 4 years ago, as I swam my first 500 free in 23 years. I can think of at least three times during that race that I was sure I was going to die:
1) When I did my turn at the 300 yd. mark
2) When I tried to stay with the girl lapping me at about 400 yd.
3) When I tried to get out of the pool afterwards
I think my time was around 5:40 or so.
