Fortress-
Thanks for the lead on the qualifying times. You are correct in identifying the thread. I have a ways to go, but I haven't really trained for the 200 fly yet, and will have to work not only on endurance but getting the splits right. It was interesting to read Ande's strategy on how to split the 200 fly in his swimming faster faster thread. What's your take?
I've found as I mature that I don't have a whole lot of fast twitch going. If I'm going to make it to nationals, I think the 200 is my event even though it is going to take some hard work.
There is a thriving master's swim group in town that practices 6 days/week at the Rochester Rec Center. There are now 2 teams in town- Orcas and Med City. It is a GREAT time. forums.usms.org/.../drink.gif
Fun to hear from a Mayo grad. My son is a senior there (he is a rower) and I have two swimmers, one of which is on the Mayo boys' team. I am originally from Wisconsin, but got my Minnesota connection established at Macalester College.
OMG, I'm so glad you replied.
I must tell you, I don't swim the 200 fly anymore. I'm strictly limited to the 50 and 100. And the 100 is a stretch. I used to be a middle distance/stroker in my youth, but in old age I find myself a whimpy sprinter.
Yes, I used to go to the Rec Center when I was on the Rochester Swim team now called the "Orcas." I didn't live near there and had to get up early for morning practice, which I detested. I think I still hold several old ORCA records from the very, very distant past. Don't tell on me now!
Ande's tips are so great that my daughter and I both read them and I wrote a poem to Ande on the "Thank you to Ande" thread.
My husband was an ex-rower and Macalester is a great school. My, we have a lot in common. With 6x a week at the Rec Center, you'll be doing fine. I remember that pool fondly. It was the scene of one of my final MN state champs before I tore my rotator cuff in college the following year. Is it still a nice pool? Where do you live in Rochester? Maybe I should move back since you have such a good masters group ..."Med City" -- not surprised by that name. :rofl:
I wish you much luck in your chosen event. What age group are in?
Fortress-
Thanks for the lead on the qualifying times. You are correct in identifying the thread. I have a ways to go, but I haven't really trained for the 200 fly yet, and will have to work not only on endurance but getting the splits right. It was interesting to read Ande's strategy on how to split the 200 fly in his swimming faster faster thread. What's your take?
I've found as I mature that I don't have a whole lot of fast twitch going. If I'm going to make it to nationals, I think the 200 is my event even though it is going to take some hard work.
There is a thriving master's swim group in town that practices 6 days/week at the Rochester Rec Center. There are now 2 teams in town- Orcas and Med City. It is a GREAT time. forums.usms.org/.../drink.gif
Fun to hear from a Mayo grad. My son is a senior there (he is a rower) and I have two swimmers, one of which is on the Mayo boys' team. I am originally from Wisconsin, but got my Minnesota connection established at Macalester College.
OMG, I'm so glad you replied.
I must tell you, I don't swim the 200 fly anymore. I'm strictly limited to the 50 and 100. And the 100 is a stretch. I used to be a middle distance/stroker in my youth, but in old age I find myself a whimpy sprinter.
Yes, I used to go to the Rec Center when I was on the Rochester Swim team now called the "Orcas." I didn't live near there and had to get up early for morning practice, which I detested. I think I still hold several old ORCA records from the very, very distant past. Don't tell on me now!
Ande's tips are so great that my daughter and I both read them and I wrote a poem to Ande on the "Thank you to Ande" thread.
My husband was an ex-rower and Macalester is a great school. My, we have a lot in common. With 6x a week at the Rec Center, you'll be doing fine. I remember that pool fondly. It was the scene of one of my final MN state champs before I tore my rotator cuff in college the following year. Is it still a nice pool? Where do you live in Rochester? Maybe I should move back since you have such a good masters group ..."Med City" -- not surprised by that name. :rofl:
I wish you much luck in your chosen event. What age group are in?
