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.
Great swim. Now just think if you had not done that 50 mile bike ride! I can't imagine doing a 500 the day after a bike ride like that. Wow.
Glenn,
The funny thing here is that I did that ride to make sure I was not "well-rested", as my goal was to see what I could do in a regular, mid-season meet. I also wanted to establish a baseline that I could gauge my future conditioning on.
It only seemed to affect me towards the end, when my quads got a bit tired, causing me to spend a bit too much time on the walls.
Great swim. Now just think if you had not done that 50 mile bike ride! I can't imagine doing a 500 the day after a bike ride like that. Wow.
Glenn,
The funny thing here is that I did that ride to make sure I was not "well-rested", as my goal was to see what I could do in a regular, mid-season meet. I also wanted to establish a baseline that I could gauge my future conditioning on.
It only seemed to affect me towards the end, when my quads got a bit tired, causing me to spend a bit too much time on the walls.
