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!
LETSRACE:
You are right, my aerobic conditioning is poor, since I don't do any VO2 training. Primarily intervals to this point, especially when I run. I have started incorporating longer swims 15 minutes in duration to build a base. I think this is helping.
SCYFREESTYLER:
Keep lifting. I think it is important for the sprints where you need power.
WAVES101:
I will try that workout. It looks like a killer. What is a pull? Is that when you just use your arms? Also, that seems like alot of kicking. Will this help?
LETSRACE:
You are right, my aerobic conditioning is poor, since I don't do any VO2 training. Primarily intervals to this point, especially when I run. I have started incorporating longer swims 15 minutes in duration to build a base. I think this is helping.
SCYFREESTYLER:
Keep lifting. I think it is important for the sprints where you need power.
WAVES101:
I will try that workout. It looks like a killer. What is a pull? Is that when you just use your arms? Also, that seems like alot of kicking. Will this help?
