Hello all,
I train at UC (Cincinnati), and I train hard every day. The problem is (at least I think it's a problem) that long course is only available three days a week out of the seven that I swim. My question is, what kinds of swims do I do in yards that could condition my body for the stresses of long course races? I swim all breaststroke distances (prefer the 50 and 100, but the 200 is probably my best), and sprint freestyle (just the 50 at nationals). I am doing a lot of sprint work and kick work which I think will benefit my 50 and 100 breaststroke and freestyle, but I am a little worried that I won't be aerobically ready for the 200 when it is time to race. Simply speaking :P, there are just too many turns in a 200 yard breaststroke to mimic one set in LCM. If anyone has any ideas, I would appreciate it! Thanks!
Alex M.
The closest LCM pool to me is 2.5 hours away. As such, I've actually never done an LCM workout in my life, but am a much better LCM swimmer than I am SCY. I don't have problems with strength and endurance on open water events or LCM meets. For me, I think SCY is the best way to train because it forces me to work more on turns and breath control. The act of actually swimming isn't the hard part...it's all that darn turning and breath holding!
The closest LCM pool to me is 2.5 hours away. As such, I've actually never done an LCM workout in my life, but am a much better LCM swimmer than I am SCY. I don't have problems with strength and endurance on open water events or LCM meets. For me, I think SCY is the best way to train because it forces me to work more on turns and breath control. The act of actually swimming isn't the hard part...it's all that darn turning and breath holding!
