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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Seriously, though, how old will you be before you can't improve in the 200 fly anymore?
posted by Allison Leslie Fortress Inc.
Ask Dennis Baker that question.....He's still putting in times in the 2:06 ish range for the 200 meter longcourse butterfly at the ripe old age of 45 I believe. There are also older swimmers like Trip Hedrick (0ver 50) and Rich Abrahams (over 60) that can still put in a pretty fast 100 fly as well.
Newmastersswimmer
Seriously, though, how old will you be before you can't improve in the 200 fly anymore?
posted by Allison Leslie Fortress Inc.
Ask Dennis Baker that question.....He's still putting in times in the 2:06 ish range for the 200 meter longcourse butterfly at the ripe old age of 45 I believe. There are also older swimmers like Trip Hedrick (0ver 50) and Rich Abrahams (over 60) that can still put in a pretty fast 100 fly as well.
Newmastersswimmer
