My times really aren't that bad for my sprints of 50 yards, or even 75. From a push start, I can go 27-28 for a 50, which I assume is respectable since I just started swimming again earlier this year. My problem is that I have a hard time keeping a 1:15-1:20 100x7 with 10 to 15 seconds rest. The first 3 or 4 is no problem at all, but after that I hit a wall and am sucking air big time. Also, I am really gassed if I do flip turns. If I slow down to 1:30-1:35, I can do flip turns and go on without being to winded by the end of the set.
My question is this: What should I be focusing on to increase my VO2 Max?
Sorry if my question is to general.
Hook'em
Blue
In all seriousness, I agree with gull.
If I have a set with 12 X 100s, instead of doing them all on 1:20 (choose your interval that you can make), I will do say 4 at 1:35, 4 at 1:25 and 4 at 1:15. That way you get a taste of improving but also stay within your cruise or comfort pace. Eventually you will see that time fall, a second this week, two seconds next month, etc. Or choose a good interval and descen within that set. I'm a firm believer in descending, especially when you think you can't do it.
In all seriousness, I agree with gull.
If I have a set with 12 X 100s, instead of doing them all on 1:20 (choose your interval that you can make), I will do say 4 at 1:35, 4 at 1:25 and 4 at 1:15. That way you get a taste of improving but also stay within your cruise or comfort pace. Eventually you will see that time fall, a second this week, two seconds next month, etc. Or choose a good interval and descen within that set. I'm a firm believer in descending, especially when you think you can't do it.
