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
Parents
Former Member
Liala,
You are precisely correct. If you are reasonably comfortable with all strokes & distances, pick the events that appeal to you for any reason, no matter how profound or flippant. (The 200 free because you really admire Franze van Almzick, or the 400 IM because you get to use all strokes and a bad start or turn will not ruin your race, or all 50's because they are done quickly and you can do a race-paced swim in practice several times a day, or...)
Do the events that make you say "Dang! I only got to swim it once! Too bad we do all our events as timed finals because I would LOVE to have a prelim, semi-final and final swim of this event." BOREDOM is the biggest obstacle to a long-term exercise plan, so pick the events that will have you looking forward to practice.
Matt
Liala,
You are precisely correct. If you are reasonably comfortable with all strokes & distances, pick the events that appeal to you for any reason, no matter how profound or flippant. (The 200 free because you really admire Franze van Almzick, or the 400 IM because you get to use all strokes and a bad start or turn will not ruin your race, or all 50's because they are done quickly and you can do a race-paced swim in practice several times a day, or...)
Do the events that make you say "Dang! I only got to swim it once! Too bad we do all our events as timed finals because I would LOVE to have a prelim, semi-final and final swim of this event." BOREDOM is the biggest obstacle to a long-term exercise plan, so pick the events that will have you looking forward to practice.
Matt
