I just raced my 1000 free 30 seconds slower than last year, and the slowest I have ever swum it. Sigh. I believe I am slower because the base interval at my old team was 1:30 for free, with some sets faster, but rarely slower. I didn't get much rest, but my body was used to a 1:30 pace (I swam with them for 6 years and my times improved each year). Now at my new team, I have been training many more yards, more times per week, and I had hoped to be much faster...and yet, with this training, our lane never keeps a 1:30 interval, and we always get a lot of rest.
Does it make sense that my body has gotten used to the rest and so it just doesn't know how to keep a 1:30 anymore? Most discouraged at present. It didn't seem to slow anyone else down, I might add. I am a year older, but STILL. The next lane up from me at this new team keeps a 1:25 pace, a big difference from the lane I swim in, and one I can't do. Any thoughts, advice?
if he (the 1,000 free) broke your heart
pick up the pieces put 'em together
use duct tape or super glue
be determined do whatever
whatever you need to do
to heal your wounds 'n make 'em scars
I'll tell you what don't sit on your butt
and *** about your broken heart
Lyric by Ande Rasmussen
Who's to say how fast you can swim a 1,000 free
I'd like a few more details about you.
We are a product of our training.
I know for a fact if you made it your personal mission to
train for the 1,000 free and improve as much as possible over the next
90 - to 180 days
you could obliterate the time you did last year.
You could make remarkable improvements.
Don't be depressed, get pissed, be determined
Do something about it.
Coaches can't read your mind
You have to advocate for yourself
If there's a faster lane move to it
Get stronger
Swim as hard everyday in practice as you would in a meet.
Hope this helps
Let us know what you decide
ande
I just raced my 1000 free 30 seconds slower than last year, and the slowest I have ever swum it. Sigh. I believe I am slower because the base interval at my old team was 1:30 for free, with some sets faster, but rarely slower. I didn't get much rest, but my body was used to a 1:30 pace (I swam with them for 6 years and my times improved each year). Now at my new team, I have been training many more yards, more times per week, and I had hoped to be much faster...and yet, with this training, our lane never keeps a 1:30 interval, and we always get a lot of rest.
Does it make sense that my body has gotten used to the rest and so it just doesn't know how to keep a 1:30 anymore? Most discouraged at present. It didn't seem to slow anyone else down, I might add. I am a year older, but STILL. The next lane up from me at this new team keeps a 1:25 pace, a big difference from the lane I swim in, and one I can't do. Any thoughts, advice?
if he (the 1,000 free) broke your heart
pick up the pieces put 'em together
use duct tape or super glue
be determined do whatever
whatever you need to do
to heal your wounds 'n make 'em scars
I'll tell you what don't sit on your butt
and *** about your broken heart
Lyric by Ande Rasmussen
Who's to say how fast you can swim a 1,000 free
I'd like a few more details about you.
We are a product of our training.
I know for a fact if you made it your personal mission to
train for the 1,000 free and improve as much as possible over the next
90 - to 180 days
you could obliterate the time you did last year.
You could make remarkable improvements.
Don't be depressed, get pissed, be determined
Do something about it.
Coaches can't read your mind
You have to advocate for yourself
If there's a faster lane move to it
Get stronger
Swim as hard everyday in practice as you would in a meet.
Hope this helps
Let us know what you decide
ande
I just raced my 1000 free 30 seconds slower than last year, and the slowest I have ever swum it. Sigh. I believe I am slower because the base interval at my old team was 1:30 for free, with some sets faster, but rarely slower. I didn't get much rest, but my body was used to a 1:30 pace (I swam with them for 6 years and my times improved each year). Now at my new team, I have been training many more yards, more times per week, and I had hoped to be much faster...and yet, with this training, our lane never keeps a 1:30 interval, and we always get a lot of rest.
Does it make sense that my body has gotten used to the rest and so it just doesn't know how to keep a 1:30 anymore? Most discouraged at present. It didn't seem to slow anyone else down, I might add. I am a year older, but STILL. The next lane up from me at this new team keeps a 1:25 pace, a big difference from the lane I swim in, and one I can't do. Any thoughts, advice?
