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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im trying the taper...started tonight...nearly puked....must trust the taper.....must trust the taper.....(doing slightly different taper but one that pushes me similarly..with less distance naturally and good recovery)feel revitalised knowing that i have learnt something new..you see i dont compete at swimming ..only against myself personal records etc..im trying to do the 1500m in less than 30 mins...yea i know its slow to some but my present times are in the 32 mins region...maybe this taper lark will assist???
im trying the taper...started tonight...nearly puked....must trust the taper.....must trust the taper.....(doing slightly different taper but one that pushes me similarly..with less distance naturally and good recovery)feel revitalised knowing that i have learnt something new..you see i dont compete at swimming ..only against myself personal records etc..im trying to do the 1500m in less than 30 mins...yea i know its slow to some but my present times are in the 32 mins region...maybe this taper lark will assist???
