I have been wondering about differences in pool lengths and competition issues between short course yards, and meters, and LCMs...
I train in a short course yard pool, but had my first meet in a 25 meter pool. I didn't notice too much of a difference, and it didn't bother me. I am interested in doing more meets, but there are only a couple of short course meets, and more long course meets in the area.
Is it suicide to train in a 25 yd pool then go to a long course 50 meter meet? has anyone done this before? I am interested in going for fun, and just to see the difference..
J.
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They switch my pool up every so often, so I have trained in both the 50 Meter LC and the 50 Yard SC. I prefer the LC over the SC because it lets me focus more on my stroke and getting into a rythm. Plus, I feel like I get a better work out and it seems like I am swimming less (due to less laps).
The one advantage I think training in a SC pool gives you is the ability to work on your turns and to develope better lungs because you spend more time on your turns. Focusing on making the fourth line after each turn really helps you develope a sense of how little you really need air and how you can go past that burning sensation. Obviously, this will help you in your races, no matter the type of pool.
Just my 2 cents, if it is even worth that.
Hook'em
Blue
They switch my pool up every so often, so I have trained in both the 50 Meter LC and the 50 Yard SC. I prefer the LC over the SC because it lets me focus more on my stroke and getting into a rythm. Plus, I feel like I get a better work out and it seems like I am swimming less (due to less laps).
The one advantage I think training in a SC pool gives you is the ability to work on your turns and to develope better lungs because you spend more time on your turns. Focusing on making the fourth line after each turn really helps you develope a sense of how little you really need air and how you can go past that burning sensation. Obviously, this will help you in your races, no matter the type of pool.
Just my 2 cents, if it is even worth that.
Hook'em
Blue
