Speed Cap?

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Former Member
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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  • Ok. That makes me feel better. I just swam my first meet of the SC season. My times were faster than the same meet last year, but a bit slower than nationals from last spring. I'm not sure if it's due to my training though, or just having more experience at meets. Running on a treadmill?! Yuck. Go outside. Find a nice trail. It makes running so much more fun.
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  • Ok. That makes me feel better. I just swam my first meet of the SC season. My times were faster than the same meet last year, but a bit slower than nationals from last spring. I'm not sure if it's due to my training though, or just having more experience at meets. Running on a treadmill?! Yuck. Go outside. Find a nice trail. It makes running so much more fun.
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