I was always wondering how much time you can shave down in like, 1 year .It is very interesting to know some experiences you had, guys - i.e. what is the biggest time improvement you ever had in one year.Any stroke and distance are welcome :-)))
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Originally posted by Fishgrrl
My biggest time drops have been in the 1000, 1650 and 1500. I swam the 1650 Jan. 2004 in 24:45. Swam it again in April 2004 in 24:01. Swam the 1000 in April '03 in 14:45; swam it in Apr. '04 in 14:01. Swam the 1500 in July '04 in 24:20; swam it again this month in 23:18.
I am looking forward to swimming the 1650 again next Jan. and Apr.; the 1000 in April as well and the 1500 in July (along with the 400/500 and 800 long course).
I think one of the most important factors in the time drops has been consistant dryland training. I have also dropped my stroke count (per 25) from 20 (when I first started swimming), to 17, then to 10 and now it's down to 8 strokes per length. I couldn't have done this without stretching and focusing on form.
Another important factor: learning to tolerate the pain! :eek:
8 strokes????:eek: you mean 4 srtroke cycles?That is INCREDIBLE!!!You mean you swim at your competitive pace consistently doing just 8 strokes?Is that even possible?
Originally posted by Fishgrrl
My biggest time drops have been in the 1000, 1650 and 1500. I swam the 1650 Jan. 2004 in 24:45. Swam it again in April 2004 in 24:01. Swam the 1000 in April '03 in 14:45; swam it in Apr. '04 in 14:01. Swam the 1500 in July '04 in 24:20; swam it again this month in 23:18.
I am looking forward to swimming the 1650 again next Jan. and Apr.; the 1000 in April as well and the 1500 in July (along with the 400/500 and 800 long course).
I think one of the most important factors in the time drops has been consistant dryland training. I have also dropped my stroke count (per 25) from 20 (when I first started swimming), to 17, then to 10 and now it's down to 8 strokes per length. I couldn't have done this without stretching and focusing on form.
Another important factor: learning to tolerate the pain! :eek:
8 strokes????:eek: you mean 4 srtroke cycles?That is INCREDIBLE!!!You mean you swim at your competitive pace consistently doing just 8 strokes?Is that even possible?
