I have a meet coming up the first weekend in May. I want to break 6:00 in the 500; first time since college.
In Oct I went 6:01+. I feel good now, but if you have suggestions on how to finish/taper the work outs until
then I'd really appreciate it.
I'm a 49 year old male, can swim 4x a week for about an hour.
Thanks,
Fisch
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Fisch:
I grew up under the old guard (grinder type) thought process that said, "Whatever you give away up front in your 500...you can never get back... in the back end." Having said that...you cannot go out to fast...but do not give away your conditioning by holding too much back. Swim SMART!
During the grinder part of the 500 when you begin to feel the discomfort....keep your mind strong...and remember that you have trained for this event, you are tough, and as soon as this is over the discomfort will go away. I always keep my mind strong by thinking about the things Jim shared with you...streamline off the walls, head down and KEEP YOUR STROKE LENGTH EVEN WHEN TIRED...DO NOT SHORTEN YOUR STROKE or give into that trap.
Have a great 500....and remember...... you trained for this!
PS: Say bye to 6:00...
Fisch:
I grew up under the old guard (grinder type) thought process that said, "Whatever you give away up front in your 500...you can never get back... in the back end." Having said that...you cannot go out to fast...but do not give away your conditioning by holding too much back. Swim SMART!
During the grinder part of the 500 when you begin to feel the discomfort....keep your mind strong...and remember that you have trained for this event, you are tough, and as soon as this is over the discomfort will go away. I always keep my mind strong by thinking about the things Jim shared with you...streamline off the walls, head down and KEEP YOUR STROKE LENGTH EVEN WHEN TIRED...DO NOT SHORTEN YOUR STROKE or give into that trap.
Have a great 500....and remember...... you trained for this!
PS: Say bye to 6:00...
