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.
That 4000 foot elevation probably won't affect you too much. My wife and I did the Pacific Crest Long course tri there back in 2010, and we both had really good swim times (run-not so much!). Only effect I noticed was an elevated heart rate.
Colorado Swimming has an altitude converter: www.csi.org/coursealti.aspx
An 19:00 swim at Bend's altitude converts to a 18:49 at sea level.
That 4000 foot elevation probably won't affect you too much. My wife and I did the Pacific Crest Long course tri there back in 2010, and we both had really good swim times (run-not so much!). Only effect I noticed was an elevated heart rate.
Colorado Swimming has an altitude converter: www.csi.org/coursealti.aspx
An 19:00 swim at Bend's altitude converts to a 18:49 at sea level.
