I just had a meet and was unhappy with my 50 times...about a second slower than two months ago in both events (free and ***). I swam regularly (2200-3000 three or four times a week), including for the two weeks just prior to the meet, but before that, I took an entire week off (actually, 9 days) for a ski trip to Colorado. Could such a layoff have affected my times all that much, given that I am only swimming sprints?
I agree with waves101. Two weeks should be enough to recover most, if not all, of whatever sprint speed you might have lost from a 9 day layoff. There are a lot of other possible explanations. Tired legs from skiing? Tired from training harder than usual in an attempt to make up for the missed days? Slower pool? Not as rested as you were 2 months ago? Technical mistakes you didn't make last time (i.e. starts and/or turns)? Just had an off day?
I agree with waves101. Two weeks should be enough to recover most, if not all, of whatever sprint speed you might have lost from a 9 day layoff. There are a lot of other possible explanations. Tired legs from skiing? Tired from training harder than usual in an attempt to make up for the missed days? Slower pool? Not as rested as you were 2 months ago? Technical mistakes you didn't make last time (i.e. starts and/or turns)? Just had an off day?
