How to drop from 2:30/100m to sub 2 min/100m over >4-5k?

RE: How to drop from 2:30/100m to sub 2 min/100m over >4-5k?

Redbird Alum — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:27:28 GMT

I agree with srcoyote. You should try doing some 50's or 100's on an interval, rather than just plodding through longer distances. Swim a 100, see how long it takes you. Add :30 to it and hold 5 or 10 of them on that interval. When that gets easy, take :10 away from each interval. Not all in one day, mind you, but over time you will note that they get easier to hold, and faster. Let s know how yo are doing!

RE: How to drop from 2:30/100m to sub 2 min/100m over >4-5k?

srcoyote — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 07:58:23 GMT

In addition to stroke, I'd change up your training plans. Believe it or not, working in some sprint and threshold workouts helps your distance pace. When I first started adding them in my training I saw my per 100 pace drop significantly.

RE: How to drop from 2:30/100m to sub 2 min/100m over >4-5k?

Karl_S — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:49:40 GMT

Is it possible fr you? IDK, but such time drops are not unheard of. Check out this video about a swimmer who went from 2:12/100 to 1:50 per 200 in less than 5 months, and all the way to 1:32/100 in just under 2 years. www.youtube.com/watch

RE: How to drop from 2:30/100m to sub 2 min/100m over >4-5k?

__steve__ — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:05:01 GMT

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