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.
I have a history with the 5 minute 500 barrier. Made it to a 00 in my final high school meet, which also was my last competitive race of my "career". I do think with more rounded coaching and hard work in college I could have become a routing sub-5 guy. But I was going to a D1 college and wasn't quite at the level of a walk on (without some extra work). I'm 30 now and can typically still go sub 5:30. In the last year I have stepped up my training and quality of swimming. Would love to join that sub-5 club.
Pretty cool club to be in! Want to see if I can re-join before I turn 50. Now THAT would be cool!!
That 00 wasn't that long ago for you, and you're still pretty young, so with a bit of hard training, you should have no problem going under 5.
I have a history with the 5 minute 500 barrier. Made it to a 00 in my final high school meet, which also was my last competitive race of my "career". I do think with more rounded coaching and hard work in college I could have become a routing sub-5 guy. But I was going to a D1 college and wasn't quite at the level of a walk on (without some extra work). I'm 30 now and can typically still go sub 5:30. In the last year I have stepped up my training and quality of swimming. Would love to join that sub-5 club.
Pretty cool club to be in! Want to see if I can re-join before I turn 50. Now THAT would be cool!!
That 00 wasn't that long ago for you, and you're still pretty young, so with a bit of hard training, you should have no problem going under 5.
