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
congratulations ElainiaK,
I am so proud of you, you made your 50 time and I'm confident you will get your 100 & 200 times as well
1) are you weight training or working on strength?
2) continue with your technique work
3) continue with your conditioning
4) I was completely unaware of your "thoracic outlet syndrome problems"
I believe you would swim much faster in a fabric tech suit knee skin like a speedo pro or something similar
my suggestion for you would be to only put the straps up over your shoulder when you race, don't even have them up when you warm up and warm down just throw another suit over your tech suit
2010 Approved Womens Tech Suits
2010 Approved Mens Tech Suits
I'm not a doc and don't know if that's workable but it might & you would swim much faster in a kneeskin.
Very proud of you and keep going for more.
Ande
No, I went with a 36; the same as my Speedo Endurance suit. I was afraid to go a size smaller, because of my past thoracic outlet syndrome problems in my shoulders. Too much strap pressure will cause circulation and nerve problems. (I still can't carry a purse without causing problems, so I have to use a waist pack.)
I can't imagine the suit did much to help my time. I would like to think it was the improvements I have made to my stroke. ;)
congratulations ElainiaK,
I am so proud of you, you made your 50 time and I'm confident you will get your 100 & 200 times as well
1) are you weight training or working on strength?
2) continue with your technique work
3) continue with your conditioning
4) I was completely unaware of your "thoracic outlet syndrome problems"
I believe you would swim much faster in a fabric tech suit knee skin like a speedo pro or something similar
my suggestion for you would be to only put the straps up over your shoulder when you race, don't even have them up when you warm up and warm down just throw another suit over your tech suit
2010 Approved Womens Tech Suits
2010 Approved Mens Tech Suits
I'm not a doc and don't know if that's workable but it might & you would swim much faster in a kneeskin.
Very proud of you and keep going for more.
Ande
No, I went with a 36; the same as my Speedo Endurance suit. I was afraid to go a size smaller, because of my past thoracic outlet syndrome problems in my shoulders. Too much strap pressure will cause circulation and nerve problems. (I still can't carry a purse without causing problems, so I have to use a waist pack.)
I can't imagine the suit did much to help my time. I would like to think it was the improvements I have made to my stroke. ;)
