Sorry if this is :dedhorse: , but I was wondering if there is such thing as a speed cap. A point where you just aren't going to get any faster. I know that's what happens with walls, but is there a point when you hit a permanent wall? I'm in decent enough shape (working on getting in better) and I've been told I have good technique, I just can't ever seem to get the speed I want. I recently took about 6 months off so I know that's a factor, but even when I've swam regularly for an extended amount of time my progress seems to cap at a certain point. Is it worth trying to gain the speed or should I just accept my fate in the slow lane? Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!:notworthy:
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I have reached a speed cap...for the amount of training I am able to invest into my swimming. As far as an ultimate speed cap? Sure, there has to be. Brendan Hansen will not be able to continue taking tenths off of his times forever. He will eventually reach a point where he either maintains or he slows down a bit. Aside from any specific swimmer, there will come a time where records are just not broken anymore. I don't foresee anybody swimming a 50 SCY Free in 15 seconds, in fact it is probably not humanly possible.
So yes, there is a speed cap. I have to say that when I clicked on this thread I thought it was going to be about a swim cap that was going to make me swim faster. Shucks!
I have reached a speed cap...for the amount of training I am able to invest into my swimming. As far as an ultimate speed cap? Sure, there has to be. Brendan Hansen will not be able to continue taking tenths off of his times forever. He will eventually reach a point where he either maintains or he slows down a bit. Aside from any specific swimmer, there will come a time where records are just not broken anymore. I don't foresee anybody swimming a 50 SCY Free in 15 seconds, in fact it is probably not humanly possible.
So yes, there is a speed cap. I have to say that when I clicked on this thread I thought it was going to be about a swim cap that was going to make me swim faster. Shucks!
