Hey, Forumites! I am training for the National Senior Games in June (and a few meets before then). My events will be: 50 br, 200 br, 100 fly, 200 fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM. My two breaststroke events rank highest in priority with the 200 fly and 400 IM equal priority after that. 100 fly and 200 IM are last priority.
How do you think I should divide my training up between the four strokes and different race paces for each of the events? I swim six days per week, and I typically limit my daily yardage to 2,500 yards to prevent repetitive stress injuries.
Your advice would be most appreciated. :agree:
Thanks!
You could add more IM workouts with a focus on breaststroke, for instance:
Anywhere from 100-400- IMs substituting some or all of your worst stroke or freestyle for breaststroke.
“Off distance” IMs (like 125, 225, 450) where you double or add more breaststroke.
That being said, doing both IMs don’t forget to take some time to work your weak stroke. Anecdotally, I am a former breaststroker and an awful backstroker. My IM workouts now focus more heavily on my backstroke and closing freestyle speed because even though I don’t train much breaststroke anymore (recurring groin issues), I know it’s still there on demand when I need it for the IM.
EDIT: don’t forget to work the most beautiful stroke on Friday Fly Day ;)
Good advice, JP. Thanks! Believe it or not, freestyle IS my worst stroke as far as technique goes. I must be a freak in the competitive swimming world, because breaststroke is my best stroke, and freestyle is my worst. :shakeshead:
You could add more IM workouts with a focus on breaststroke, for instance:
Anywhere from 100-400- IMs substituting some or all of your worst stroke or freestyle for breaststroke.
“Off distance” IMs (like 125, 225, 450) where you double or add more breaststroke.
That being said, doing both IMs don’t forget to take some time to work your weak stroke. Anecdotally, I am a former breaststroker and an awful backstroker. My IM workouts now focus more heavily on my backstroke and closing freestyle speed because even though I don’t train much breaststroke anymore (recurring groin issues), I know it’s still there on demand when I need it for the IM.
EDIT: don’t forget to work the most beautiful stroke on Friday Fly Day ;)
Good advice, JP. Thanks! Believe it or not, freestyle IS my worst stroke as far as technique goes. I must be a freak in the competitive swimming world, because breaststroke is my best stroke, and freestyle is my worst. :shakeshead:
