Next year's goal: Sub 5 minute 500 free

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.
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  • the 500 certainly is an interesting race. it sure will look odd on the blocks in san antonio if i get sandwhiched between 6'5" stewartcarroll and 6'5 pwb, some might look right past me and think nobodys on my block. oh look a shaved ewok! eeeewwwww! lol It may look odd but own up......you can't wait and it sure will be fun!!! and you may be a shaved ewok in San Antonio but you are one fast little Ewok. I cant wait Mr Motivator.
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  • the 500 certainly is an interesting race. it sure will look odd on the blocks in san antonio if i get sandwhiched between 6'5" stewartcarroll and 6'5 pwb, some might look right past me and think nobodys on my block. oh look a shaved ewok! eeeewwwww! lol It may look odd but own up......you can't wait and it sure will be fun!!! and you may be a shaved ewok in San Antonio but you are one fast little Ewok. I cant wait Mr Motivator.
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