I'm new and have been catching up on reading. I don't have a lot of swimming experience and am swimming masters and not in college. But there are a couple things I just don't get.
1. Many posters seem very concerned about technique, but are still really focused on what is referred to as "engine buiding" and on power lifting and things that might not help their swimming as much. What is the lure of engine building exactly besides the endorphins? I guess you need it for certain events? I'm not saying this very well, but it seems like some people are working out harder than they should be? Why?
2. I read one of Ande's latest tips about sprinters on masters teams that ususlly focus on mid to long distance. Does this mean that sprinters should work out alone? I haven't really decided what I am yet, but my team does seem to focus more on distance stuff and long hard sets. Do any masters teams have sprint lanes or just lanes with different intervals?
Thanks. :)
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Do any masters teams have sprint lanes or just lanes with different intervals?
Thanks. :)Most teams have usually one coach...unless it's a kids team... which could have three on deck at a time. So breaking the pool up into various groups could pose a challenge. Each lane normally has it's own interval based on skill level.
I've found in some people's eagerness to move up a lane...they spend more energy on staying with the interval...rather than focusing on sound technique. A few eager beavers resorted to using their fins to join the fast lane...or they simply went one hard and then sat out for one repeat on the wall. Not a great way to improve in my opinion.
Usually all it takes is one or two practices to discover where you belong. Better to establish a good stroke first...and then make the move to "build the engine". ...exactly as Kirk said it.
Do any masters teams have sprint lanes or just lanes with different intervals?
Thanks. :)Most teams have usually one coach...unless it's a kids team... which could have three on deck at a time. So breaking the pool up into various groups could pose a challenge. Each lane normally has it's own interval based on skill level.
I've found in some people's eagerness to move up a lane...they spend more energy on staying with the interval...rather than focusing on sound technique. A few eager beavers resorted to using their fins to join the fast lane...or they simply went one hard and then sat out for one repeat on the wall. Not a great way to improve in my opinion.
Usually all it takes is one or two practices to discover where you belong. Better to establish a good stroke first...and then make the move to "build the engine". ...exactly as Kirk said it.
