Heres the scoop. I've been swimming for about 3 years now. My best times (scy) are as follows:
500 free 5:13.something
200 free 157.something else
100 free 52.8
50 free 24.38
100 fly 59.7
I swim between 20,000 and 30,000 yards/week now. I'm 20 years old, (male). My question is, do you think that with the right training and work ethic I could make a cut for the Olympic Trials in 2012? I would expect to train between 2 and 3 hours/day. I know it may sound a little crazy given my times now but I believe that with 6 years to do it, I can. My goal would be to qualify for the 100,200, or 500 free.
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Just wanted to point out, not only does your speed depend on your training, it also depends on your stroke technique, mental strength, personality, genetics, etc. If any one of these things is lacking, you won't make it to Trials. Give it your best shot, and even if you don't make the cut, know that you did your absolute best.
Just wanted to point out, not only does your speed depend on your training, it also depends on your stroke technique, mental strength, personality, genetics, etc. If any one of these things is lacking, you won't make it to Trials. Give it your best shot, and even if you don't make the cut, know that you did your absolute best.
