Okay, so I last swam a meet in April, and have been working out alone exclusively. Not in great shape, but eager to get started again to officially launch my season. I'm signed up to compete at a meet at Mizzou, a SCM pool that's supposed to be very nice--haven't been there yet. Signed up for 7 events, but will probably bag one.
Here's my question. I have been enjoying throwing in wild card events that I have never swum before, and this time it's the 100 ***. Last night toward the end of my workout I tried to "sprint" 100 ***, and my legs cramped up like crazy at 75. Is there a trick to this? I'm mostly a sprinter in free and fly, and my breastroke is not very speedy. Have never swam 100 *** for time in my life.
Guidance from you breaststrokers out there?
And anybody headed to Columbia this weekend?
I agree with Paul about everything but the hands.Tara Kirk,Leisel,Hansen and Kitajima all have there hands wider than their shoulders especially Tara.How wide you go depends on if you are strong enough to insweep fast enough to not break rhythm.Just don't let your hands pull past your shoulders and make sure your recovery is a continuation of your insweep.The 100 is all about rhythm and "easy speed".REALLY work your turns and pull outs.When you get tired first kick harder before you stroke faster.Be sure to finish your kick with the feet together and finish each stroke in streamlined position.If your legs are cramping you may be rushing and overlapping the kick/pull.
I agree with Paul about everything but the hands.Tara Kirk,Leisel,Hansen and Kitajima all have there hands wider than their shoulders especially Tara.How wide you go depends on if you are strong enough to insweep fast enough to not break rhythm.Just don't let your hands pull past your shoulders and make sure your recovery is a continuation of your insweep.The 100 is all about rhythm and "easy speed".REALLY work your turns and pull outs.When you get tired first kick harder before you stroke faster.Be sure to finish your kick with the feet together and finish each stroke in streamlined position.If your legs are cramping you may be rushing and overlapping the kick/pull.
