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
Here, Here!
Decided I can't just rely on dolphin kick for great turns so I'm finally concentrating on not breathing under the flags. How long does it take to get used to doing flip turns without air going in and air coming out? It about killed me this morning.
Shaman, when i was able to do this, I began having huge breakthroughs in my times. Work on your turn itself - speeding it up, and not exhaling so much. Save that air! And force yourself to bite the bullet an keep your head in the water after that turn. Do whole practices that way. Do pushups for every turn you don't. Get in a 15y pool (or diving well) and practice all those turns!
Here, Here!
Decided I can't just rely on dolphin kick for great turns so I'm finally concentrating on not breathing under the flags. How long does it take to get used to doing flip turns without air going in and air coming out? It about killed me this morning.
Shaman, when i was able to do this, I began having huge breakthroughs in my times. Work on your turn itself - speeding it up, and not exhaling so much. Save that air! And force yourself to bite the bullet an keep your head in the water after that turn. Do whole practices that way. Do pushups for every turn you don't. Get in a 15y pool (or diving well) and practice all those turns!
