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
Anyone working on one?
Ande
I am very close to making major jumps in all 4 strokes.
Fly: developing 'cruise speed' and not dying after 50 yards. Almost to where 100 is a breeze
Back: DPS keeps getting better, and both walls and the stroke in general are geting easier
***: My favorite stroke, but it felt like I was going backwards for a while. I am finally beginnign to understand the 'wave' and fully undulate and coordinate my pull and kick. DPS is getting better. I can go 25 underwater after pullout in 3 easy strokes.
Free: I am starting to understand the body roll and my DPS is way down -- in my 200 warmup, every length is 12 or fewer strokes -- as low as 9 -- which is half of what it was a year ago. My 'tired' strokes per length is down to 15. Best part -- I am repeating :13 in a sprint from a push with 15 strokes. I was able to go :13 before, but with a much faster turnover (20+ strokes)
To fully get there, I am ramping up my swim workouts, I've re-done my gym workout, and I continue to do the drills I've been doing for the past year.
Anyone working on one?
Ande
I am very close to making major jumps in all 4 strokes.
Fly: developing 'cruise speed' and not dying after 50 yards. Almost to where 100 is a breeze
Back: DPS keeps getting better, and both walls and the stroke in general are geting easier
***: My favorite stroke, but it felt like I was going backwards for a while. I am finally beginnign to understand the 'wave' and fully undulate and coordinate my pull and kick. DPS is getting better. I can go 25 underwater after pullout in 3 easy strokes.
Free: I am starting to understand the body roll and my DPS is way down -- in my 200 warmup, every length is 12 or fewer strokes -- as low as 9 -- which is half of what it was a year ago. My 'tired' strokes per length is down to 15. Best part -- I am repeating :13 in a sprint from a push with 15 strokes. I was able to go :13 before, but with a much faster turnover (20+ strokes)
To fully get there, I am ramping up my swim workouts, I've re-done my gym workout, and I continue to do the drills I've been doing for the past year.
