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.
Kind of mixed results from the meet today. Went a Master's PR in the 1650 (18:12), but was a bit off in the 500 (5:19). I suppose I shouldn't have expected much in the 500, seeing as it was about an hour after the 1650.
Nice swims! Great 1650 and the 500 was a solid effort, even though it wasn't what you wanted, given how close it was to the 1650!
Kind of mixed results from the meet today. Went a Master's PR in the 1650 (18:12), but was a bit off in the 500 (5:19). I suppose I shouldn't have expected much in the 500, seeing as it was about an hour after the 1650.
Nice swims! Great 1650 and the 500 was a solid effort, even though it wasn't what you wanted, given how close it was to the 1650!
