How many here are sprinters and how many long distance swimmers?
Former Member
I just wanted to have an idea about the number of sprinters compared to the number of long distance swimmers here..
1: sprinter
2: long distance swimmer
I'm a true blue sprinter and proud of it! When I was younger I trained hard enough to overcome my "slow twitch" muscle shortage and could actually compete in the 500 and the mile. Now I don't have the time or energy to train 4-5 hours a day!!! I LOVE SPRINTING! I've decided my longest "distance" swim is a 200! Why fight mother nature? I admire long distance swimmers. BUT I'm tired of them saying they work harder than sprinters. Sprinters' muscles can contract faster, therefore their muscles fatigue quicker! Lets try to appreciate each others talents! I don't think I have EVER negative split a race. I don't think I could! I admire those swimmers that can.
I'm a true blue sprinter and proud of it! When I was younger I trained hard enough to overcome my "slow twitch" muscle shortage and could actually compete in the 500 and the mile. Now I don't have the time or energy to train 4-5 hours a day!!! I LOVE SPRINTING! I've decided my longest "distance" swim is a 200! Why fight mother nature? I admire long distance swimmers. BUT I'm tired of them saying they work harder than sprinters. Sprinters' muscles can contract faster, therefore their muscles fatigue quicker! Lets try to appreciate each others talents! I don't think I have EVER negative split a race. I don't think I could! I admire those swimmers that can.
