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Speed Cap?

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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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  • Simple answer is no. When these people are in their 70's they will be training to slow the slipping of their times, not to become faster. They will probably be the best in their age group but their times will no longer be lifetime bests. We are humans, not machines. We age and deteriorate over time. SCY freestyler: So the speed cap doesn't hit until the 70s?! LOL. Gee, I don't think I'll be going my current 50 free time then. I was thinking there was a bit of a slide with each increasing age group. Now maybe when they come out with the fastskin III++ ... Greg: I commend you for going after that 200 fly. I used to like that event eons ago. I wouldn't attempt it now. Except with fins.
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  • Simple answer is no. When these people are in their 70's they will be training to slow the slipping of their times, not to become faster. They will probably be the best in their age group but their times will no longer be lifetime bests. We are humans, not machines. We age and deteriorate over time. SCY freestyler: So the speed cap doesn't hit until the 70s?! LOL. Gee, I don't think I'll be going my current 50 free time then. I was thinking there was a bit of a slide with each increasing age group. Now maybe when they come out with the fastskin III++ ... Greg: I commend you for going after that 200 fly. I used to like that event eons ago. I wouldn't attempt it now. Except with fins.
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