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:
Muppet:
Quite right about the mental part. You should always focus on what can help you go faster rather than dwelling on whether you will go faster. I already know my SCY turns stink, so I have something I know I can improve on.
Greg:
When you're charting your progress, are you comparing the first meet of last year to the first meet of this year? Or are you saying that you should go faster in your first meet of the season that you did at your last (probably championship) meet of the previous season? The latter would seem a bit hard to me if you've tapered or prepared for a big meet.
Muppet:
Quite right about the mental part. You should always focus on what can help you go faster rather than dwelling on whether you will go faster. I already know my SCY turns stink, so I have something I know I can improve on.
Greg:
When you're charting your progress, are you comparing the first meet of last year to the first meet of this year? Or are you saying that you should go faster in your first meet of the season that you did at your last (probably championship) meet of the previous season? The latter would seem a bit hard to me if you've tapered or prepared for a big meet.
