I've been swimming now for about 10 weeks - typically 3X (at least) per week under the guidence of a coach. I've never swum before, but I've been a "runner" (more like a "shuffler") for many years. I'm 49 years old.
My question is this:
How long (time in the pool) should I expect it to take for my body to build enough endurance to start really decreasing my interval times? In 10 weeks I've gone from barely finishing 25yds without exhausting myself, to a steady 1:45 (maybe 1:50) for a 100 free (no flip turns yet - but I'm working on that). I seem to be "stuck" at the 1:45 mark forever.
I know technique is key and I've attented stroke clinics to help, but just how long should I tolerate these pathetic times before I give up and live life in the "slow lane?" I love this sport and wish I would have started 40 years ago, but I want desperately to improve my times. Also it's pretty frustrating to be completely exhausted after only 4X150 free.
Any advise/help would be appreciated
Doug
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Originally posted by HeatherLouy
...PS! I love the fast, faster, and fastest lane idea...i am so goign to use that in my practices!!
I hope you do! Our coach, Tim Sheeper is probably the most positive person I've ever met. It's contagious. If you can turn anything negative into a positve, like Tim has you will be a success at coaching.
Originally posted by HeatherLouy
...PS! I love the fast, faster, and fastest lane idea...i am so goign to use that in my practices!!
I hope you do! Our coach, Tim Sheeper is probably the most positive person I've ever met. It's contagious. If you can turn anything negative into a positve, like Tim has you will be a success at coaching.
