I'm trying to make a qualifying time in either 50 or 100 *** for the SCY Nationals and need some training help.
I've posted my goals on Ande's thread, "what are your goals and what are you going to do to get there" but they are essentially going from a 35.xx to a 32.xx in the 50 and a 115.xx to a 110.xx in the 100.
I have a great Mon-Wed-Frid, coached, 90 minute, interval-based, workout that is IM mixed, 3400-3800+ yards. Right now we are building endurance without much sprinting and not focused at all on the breaststroke.
I am lifting weights (with a focus on my core) tues-thursd.
Occasionally, I have had a technique consultation from a private coach and am working on my stroke when I can. I'm going to try and post a video as soon as I can, as I need a lot of help - my size (6'-3'') and build (190 lbs) can only get me so far. I've only been swimming 17 months and I'm 43 y/o.
I want to add at least one other swim workout per week, but need to know how to structure the workout to focus specifically on getting faster and stronger on the breaststroke.
Does anyone have any breaststroke-focused workouts to recommend, including drills, sets, pacing ideas, etc? Or any other suggestions?
Many thanks for all ideas!
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Hey, Bill.
How'd your St Nick's meet go? Couldn't make it myself...shoulder and elbow issues put me down for four weeks. But I'm back in the water and feeling good...
Try this site. Glenn's a strong breaststroker. You can find some workouts, drills, videos...good stuff:notworthy:
Here's the main page... http://www.goswim.tv/
Here's the drill archives www.goswim.tv/drilloftheweek_archives.php.
You'll have to search through list for the breaststroke drills, but it's easy enough.
Glider
Glider:
Thanks for the website.
The meet was great! Very well run. I was scared Sh**less. I couldn't believe it. I was thinking that I've jumped out of planes, gone to war, been shot, but the thought of racing 50m was the scariest! Go figure. I'll very glad I did it.
If I'm in the area next year, I plan to do it again. I see there's a St Patty's Day meet in Atlanta.
Hey, Bill.
How'd your St Nick's meet go? Couldn't make it myself...shoulder and elbow issues put me down for four weeks. But I'm back in the water and feeling good...
Try this site. Glenn's a strong breaststroker. You can find some workouts, drills, videos...good stuff:notworthy:
Here's the main page... http://www.goswim.tv/
Here's the drill archives www.goswim.tv/drilloftheweek_archives.php.
You'll have to search through list for the breaststroke drills, but it's easy enough.
Glider
Glider:
Thanks for the website.
The meet was great! Very well run. I was scared Sh**less. I couldn't believe it. I was thinking that I've jumped out of planes, gone to war, been shot, but the thought of racing 50m was the scariest! Go figure. I'll very glad I did it.
If I'm in the area next year, I plan to do it again. I see there's a St Patty's Day meet in Atlanta.