Ack. It appears that I am going to have to break down and finally swim my first masters 100 SCY free at zones. Since I'm sure you all have done it many times, can someone please tell me what is the most ideal breathing pattern(s)? I noticed watching the World Championships that many of the 100 freestylers (especially the men) breathed almost every stroke, which is not how I used to swim that race. Were they breathing more to save for the SDKs? What say you freestyle sprinters?
I guess that's why our coaches are always on our a## to SPRINT (emphasis theirs) when we do those sets: that way you aren't surprised when you race. And when you race you only have to do it once!
You make good points, you brainiac with the thesaurus at hand.
I do "sprint" a fair bit. But I don't "sprint" that many 100 frees in practice. So I've not payed sufficient attention to my breathing. I think I breathe every 3/4 like Muppet. Maybe sneak an extra one in before the turn. I'm generally a bit control freakish, but since I never swim this race, I haven't paid a lick of attention to it. I'm more used to the 100 back where you breathe normally or the 50 free where you breathe 3 times at pre-determined times.
My coach did point out that breathing more frequently than every 3/4 like the "Phelpsian" model is probably not too advisable. He is traversing much more distance in much more time than I would take for 2 strokes. So he deserves more breathe.
I can't go "balls to the wall" Muppet. I don't do as much engine building and water sliding as you. :thhbbb: At this point, I'm just hoping I can freaking breathe on Saturday. I'm going to eat oranges and take drugs now.
I guess that's why our coaches are always on our a## to SPRINT (emphasis theirs) when we do those sets: that way you aren't surprised when you race. And when you race you only have to do it once!
You make good points, you brainiac with the thesaurus at hand.
I do "sprint" a fair bit. But I don't "sprint" that many 100 frees in practice. So I've not payed sufficient attention to my breathing. I think I breathe every 3/4 like Muppet. Maybe sneak an extra one in before the turn. I'm generally a bit control freakish, but since I never swim this race, I haven't paid a lick of attention to it. I'm more used to the 100 back where you breathe normally or the 50 free where you breathe 3 times at pre-determined times.
My coach did point out that breathing more frequently than every 3/4 like the "Phelpsian" model is probably not too advisable. He is traversing much more distance in much more time than I would take for 2 strokes. So he deserves more breathe.
I can't go "balls to the wall" Muppet. I don't do as much engine building and water sliding as you. :thhbbb: At this point, I'm just hoping I can freaking breathe on Saturday. I'm going to eat oranges and take drugs now.
