What do YOU need to do to have a major swimming breakthrough?"
I started this thread over in the work outs section which I think doesn't get as much traffic as the general discussion board
so here's the link
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
but my point is,
No matter what, the time between right now and your focus meet is going to pass, and the things you do to prepare for your meet is of the UTMOST importance.
the choices you make
the chances you take
swim hard in practice
rehearse racing
I want to read your story about your breakthrough.
Decide it starts today
that this season will be your best season EVER
What do you need to do to make this true?
Ande
Sprinter Girl,
Yeh, I do know that races can be won on even hundredths of a second. I am just wondering if not breathing much (3 per 50) is truly beneficial overall as it relates to shaving time off. It'd be interesting to see if any actual facts are out there on this. I certainly wouldn't want to be the case study cause it would hurt too much.
I am grateful I am not a sprinter; I don't think my body could survive it and it isn't just because I am older now. Even in my Olympic days, I was best at 200s and 400s; it just felt so much more natural. I never "loved" the 50 back much except it did feel GREAT to travel that fast; you know, a need for speed kind of thing. It all happened too fast and was over in a flash and I never felt much of an accomplishment because the whole thing was a blur. Until I saw the time I swam in it which is what it is all about.
My hat is off to sprinters!!!
Donna
I have been told, not sure if this is correct that every breathe in a 50 is about .1. I have also heard that you will not be affected by the oxygen debt because the race is over before it could truly set in and affect your swim.
In races like a 200IM I've heard breathe like crazy on the first 50 (fly) to help prevent oxygen debt down the road ...
Sprinter Girl,
Yeh, I do know that races can be won on even hundredths of a second. I am just wondering if not breathing much (3 per 50) is truly beneficial overall as it relates to shaving time off. It'd be interesting to see if any actual facts are out there on this. I certainly wouldn't want to be the case study cause it would hurt too much.
I am grateful I am not a sprinter; I don't think my body could survive it and it isn't just because I am older now. Even in my Olympic days, I was best at 200s and 400s; it just felt so much more natural. I never "loved" the 50 back much except it did feel GREAT to travel that fast; you know, a need for speed kind of thing. It all happened too fast and was over in a flash and I never felt much of an accomplishment because the whole thing was a blur. Until I saw the time I swam in it which is what it is all about.
My hat is off to sprinters!!!
Donna
I have been told, not sure if this is correct that every breathe in a 50 is about .1. I have also heard that you will not be affected by the oxygen debt because the race is over before it could truly set in and affect your swim.
In races like a 200IM I've heard breathe like crazy on the first 50 (fly) to help prevent oxygen debt down the road ...
