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2nd meet results, where do I need work?

rtodd
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!
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  • As far as a specific workout goes, I'd try a variation of the following: Warm-up 600 yd swim (I usually check my 500 time just to use as a basis for my day) 10 x 100 swim @ interval 6 x 100 kick @ interval 6x 100 pull @ interval Warmdown 200 Usually on Mondays I'll increase the first set for distance to say 5 x 200, Wednesdays maybe 6 x 150 (modified IM = 100 IM with extra 50 free at end, Fridays sometimes 20 x 50). Find the interval that works for you then as you progress gradually take 5 seconds off the interval. You'll find you have peaks and valleys so use the intervals as the limit. Never increase the interval unless you've been out of the water for some time.
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  • As far as a specific workout goes, I'd try a variation of the following: Warm-up 600 yd swim (I usually check my 500 time just to use as a basis for my day) 10 x 100 swim @ interval 6 x 100 kick @ interval 6x 100 pull @ interval Warmdown 200 Usually on Mondays I'll increase the first set for distance to say 5 x 200, Wednesdays maybe 6 x 150 (modified IM = 100 IM with extra 50 free at end, Fridays sometimes 20 x 50). Find the interval that works for you then as you progress gradually take 5 seconds off the interval. You'll find you have peaks and valleys so use the intervals as the limit. Never increase the interval unless you've been out of the water for some time.
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