I am working out in a pool that does not have blocks, so obviously I time myslef from a push start.My question is:what should I expect my times to be if I start from blocks vs. push off the wall, what is the time difference between the two?
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Isn't it moot because it really depends on when you start and stop measuring?
I typically watch the clock and prepare for the push off about a second before the interval. My guess (because I can't actually see the clock when I start) is that I push as the clock hits the start time. I notice no difference between my block starts and my wall starts when it comes to time. As I suggested, this is probably because I'm mentally adjusting for the time it takes me to set-up for a wall start.
However, I get a body length more glide distance starting from the block. I believe this is really the only accurate comparison we can make.
Gun vs. beep - now, that I believe. I've noticed that many swimmers wait until the end of the beep to start. Where a gun simply startles you immediately into action.
Isn't it moot because it really depends on when you start and stop measuring?
I typically watch the clock and prepare for the push off about a second before the interval. My guess (because I can't actually see the clock when I start) is that I push as the clock hits the start time. I notice no difference between my block starts and my wall starts when it comes to time. As I suggested, this is probably because I'm mentally adjusting for the time it takes me to set-up for a wall start.
However, I get a body length more glide distance starting from the block. I believe this is really the only accurate comparison we can make.
Gun vs. beep - now, that I believe. I've noticed that many swimmers wait until the end of the beep to start. Where a gun simply startles you immediately into action.
