First I just would like to thank everybody that responds to the few posts I have put out. They usually are seeking advice as this one is. Can anyone tell me a good way to increase my speed in back and free. I returned to swimming after a 17 year layoff since high school. I've been working out since the beginning of December and have been to 5 meets. My 100 free is 56.5, 50 free 25.8, 100 back 1.07 and 200 free 2.05. I can't seem to get that initial burst in the first 50 yds of the event. In high school I did 22's in the 50 and 49's in the 100 but now am struggling to get 25's. Is it due to age ( I hope not I'm 36)? I do on the average 3000 yds 4 or 5 times a week in varied forms, intervals, distance, IM etc. Is there something specific I should do? I don't lift weights but could if that might help. Again, thanks for all the good advice>
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Thanks for the advice. The workout and taper sounds really good. I'll definitely give both a try. I did try to taper for my last meet(Colonies Zones) but I don't think I was too successful. I did best times in 5 of 6 events but I think with a good taper they would have been better. I only tapered 1 week and it was erratic.
I think the only reason the times went down was because I've been swimming longer.
Thanks for the advice. The workout and taper sounds really good. I'll definitely give both a try. I did try to taper for my last meet(Colonies Zones) but I don't think I was too successful. I did best times in 5 of 6 events but I think with a good taper they would have been better. I only tapered 1 week and it was erratic.
I think the only reason the times went down was because I've been swimming longer.
