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
I basically agree with Kirk.The recommended recovery heart rates are good for most people under most conditions namely the middle of the bell shaped curve.You in warm water might not fall into that group.I think a subjective sense of effort is also a good way to go.If it feels like a recovery swim it probably is.
Whewww! Well, that's good to know. Thanks Kirk and Allen for at least making me feel better about this! I was very frustrated in my swim, today. I kept going slower and slower, but I still was in the 21-22 beat range. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with my heat intolerance issues that I just can't get around.
The main thing is that it does feel like a recovery workout when I'm swimming my nice, steady, DPS 100's (7 strokes for per 25 yd breaststroke and 16 for free) with the :10 rest in between. By the time I finished, I felt so relaxed; almost like I had been meditating. Subjectively, I felt a lot better than what my heart rate was showing. So, I'm doing ok, afterall... :)
I basically agree with Kirk.The recommended recovery heart rates are good for most people under most conditions namely the middle of the bell shaped curve.You in warm water might not fall into that group.I think a subjective sense of effort is also a good way to go.If it feels like a recovery swim it probably is.
Whewww! Well, that's good to know. Thanks Kirk and Allen for at least making me feel better about this! I was very frustrated in my swim, today. I kept going slower and slower, but I still was in the 21-22 beat range. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with my heat intolerance issues that I just can't get around.
The main thing is that it does feel like a recovery workout when I'm swimming my nice, steady, DPS 100's (7 strokes for per 25 yd breaststroke and 16 for free) with the :10 rest in between. By the time I finished, I felt so relaxed; almost like I had been meditating. Subjectively, I felt a lot better than what my heart rate was showing. So, I'm doing ok, afterall... :)
