To quote Gull: What is the right mix of technique and endurance for a Masters athlete (who wants to be competitive, say, at Nationals) with a finite amount of time to train?
I'm a triathlete and my technique has much to be desired (see my other question on videos of real swimmers).
Given that my stroke is more correct when i swim sprints, would it make sense for me to spend my off season working on short fast stuff in the hopes that i could clean up my technique? Starting spring or summer, endurance is going to be more important for me since the swim's in the tris i'll be doing range from 800-1500 meters.
I'm just not sure if doing alot of endurance stuff is making me a stronger swimmer or just making me a really good bad swimmer.
thanks a bunch
slowfishie
I'm a triathlete and my technique has much to be desired (see my other question on videos of real swimmers).
Given that my stroke is more correct when i swim sprints, would it make sense for me to spend my off season working on short fast stuff in the hopes that i could clean up my technique? Starting spring or summer, endurance is going to be more important for me since the swim's in the tris i'll be doing range from 800-1500 meters.
I'm just not sure if doing alot of endurance stuff is making me a stronger swimmer or just making me a really good bad swimmer.
thanks a bunch
slowfishie
