OK,
I worked on my turns and I did better at my second SCY meet.
At my first meet I did the 50yd free in 30.3 and the 100yd free in 1:10.24.
At the last meet I did the 50 yd free in 28.7 and the 100yd free in 1:08.76 with a 31.63 split. I also did the 200 yd free and did a 2:56.98 with the following splits: 34.49, 42.87, 50.91, 48.71.
I think that I don't have any strength endurance, because of my splits. Of course it would also be nice to be faster and get my 50 free lower. Will strength endurance work help my speed at all in the 50?
What workouts do I need to bring down these times if I can only swim 3 to 4 times a week? Please be specific.
FYI, I'm a 41 yr old male and have been swimming for 3 months.
Thanks!
FYI, I'm a 41 yr old male and have been swimming for 3 months.
That's what you need to work on the most. I think the best thing you can do right now is to swim for 4 months. After that, swim for 5 months.
For someone who has been swimming for only a few months, I think your time, and your splits, are pretty good. You need a little experience under your belt.
Think of it you were trying to learn how to play the violin. After three months, you've probably got "twinkle twinkle little star" sounding pretty good. You're not going to be playing any Bethoven symphonies right now. The best thing to do is just keep it up, and keep practicing.
So, keep going to practice. Keep working on fundamentals -- drills, technique, etc. Lay a good groundwork for yourself. And just keep swimming.
-Rick
FYI, I'm a 41 yr old male and have been swimming for 3 months.
That's what you need to work on the most. I think the best thing you can do right now is to swim for 4 months. After that, swim for 5 months.
For someone who has been swimming for only a few months, I think your time, and your splits, are pretty good. You need a little experience under your belt.
Think of it you were trying to learn how to play the violin. After three months, you've probably got "twinkle twinkle little star" sounding pretty good. You're not going to be playing any Bethoven symphonies right now. The best thing to do is just keep it up, and keep practicing.
So, keep going to practice. Keep working on fundamentals -- drills, technique, etc. Lay a good groundwork for yourself. And just keep swimming.
-Rick
