I've only been swimming (competitive) for a little over 2 years. I've discovered through my coach and through experience over the last couple of years that I'm a definite sprinter. Is there any benefit for me to train at race pace for longer distances than I plan on racing or is this just a waste of time? Should I avoid swimming longer sets and concentrate more on sprints? I've read articles that swimming long yardage may even hamper fast twitch muscle fibers. For you sprinters (and non-sprinters) - what is the best method of training for short distances?
It really has nothing to do with training, garbage yards, etc.
We all know that the overriding reason behind swimmers muscles is the age at which you started swimming. For me, who started around 5, I sprouted an extra aorta or two which made my fast twitch double in size. This, coupled with my endless supply of Ellison V02Max, makes me an uber swimmer.
So, it's probably best to realize you can get no better than you were at 5, the age at which extra artery growth is most pronounced in swimmers.
It really has nothing to do with training, garbage yards, etc.
We all know that the overriding reason behind swimmers muscles is the age at which you started swimming. For me, who started around 5, I sprouted an extra aorta or two which made my fast twitch double in size. This, coupled with my endless supply of Ellison V02Max, makes me an uber swimmer.
So, it's probably best to realize you can get no better than you were at 5, the age at which extra artery growth is most pronounced in swimmers.
