On another thread, there was a reference to having a "focus event." I was wondering how many of us have focus events and what they are. Is it a good thing to have a focus event to help direct your training?
I have an event that always seems to be my "best" event (50 back), but I wouldn't say I focus on it exclusively at all. More apt to focus on sprinting in general.
Thoughts?
right now I'm focusing on
50 & 100
Fr, Fl, & Bk
also the 25 & 50 SDK
I'd like to be in good enough shape so I can aggressively swim the
100 bk & take 10 - 12 SDKs off each wall
Ande
I have a focus person.
I focus on the cute butts in front of me.
Seriously, it's the 100 fly. If I can get down to a :58, then I'm in shape and the other events fall in place.
Ha, ha, ha.
I'm worried about making it and you're looking for a :58 ... Since you've already gone a 1:08 LC, I'd say you'll achieve that time. Especially with those BIG guns!
Looks like Ande and I have the same focus events, except I'm opting for the 100 IM instead of the 100 free.
Having a focus event gets me through the tedium of workout. If I know what I'm working towards, it keeps me motivated.
This season, I'm making a return to the 200 IM after a yearlong absence.
Ha, ha, ha.
I'm worried about making it and you're looking for a :58 ... Since you've already gone a 1:08 LC, I'd say you'll achieve that time. Especially with those BIG guns!
Looks like Ande and I have the same focus events, except I'm opting for the 100 IM instead of the 100 free.
No way Fort! I'm always keeping my eye on you! I truly expect you to pass me up any meet now. :bow: :31 in the 50 M fly for you means you will *KILL* the 100 once you're ready to swim it!! I believe I recall your swimming a :57 as a youngster! If Dara Torres can surpass her youth times, we can shoot to match ours!
100 free, 100 free, 100 free...
and probably the 200 free because it will help the 100! (and because I think I have some seriously slacker best times in the 200 I can prune down...)
i am focusing more on the distance free events though i still do alot of sprints. i beat alot of my times from nationals in federal way already in practice.
Fort:
Probably why I'm not improving very quickly. I don't focus on an "event" more fitness overall and technique to get faster.
Your last two threads have given me a lot think about going in to the off season.
Thanx.
For me, the 200 Free. It's an event that kills me and I've got a lot of room for improvement but somehow I enjoy swimming it. I have theorized that the endurance I gain from training for this event will also help my 100 Free. Time will tell.
