Just curious how many have started swimming over the age 40 and been able to get under 60 sec in the 100. If so, just how fast and after how many years training?
How about the 200 yd?
Looking to see what can be done for inspiration!!
Brad,
I did not swim the 50, but I went 26.6 in the spring. The results were not posted yet, but I think I split 28 something.
The 100 was a focus for the meet. I swam the 200IM earlier in the meet but I had plenty of time before the 100. It is important to get the "first" thing right in a race so I mentally went through the first 50. Good reaction time, go in tight and streamlined, don't go too deep, get to the surface quickly. Break out no breathing and go long strong easy speed with a strong kick.
Poolrat,
awesome accomplishment. Did you ever swim when yong?
Brad,
I did not swim the 50, but I went 26.6 in the spring. The results were not posted yet, but I think I split 28 something.
The 100 was a focus for the meet. I swam the 200IM earlier in the meet but I had plenty of time before the 100. It is important to get the "first" thing right in a race so I mentally went through the first 50. Good reaction time, go in tight and streamlined, don't go too deep, get to the surface quickly. Break out no breathing and go long strong easy speed with a strong kick.
Poolrat,
awesome accomplishment. Did you ever swim when yong?
