I thought this would be an interesting discussion
How should you train to sprint 25's faster?
probably begin with
Testing your current 25 speed
then do some type of training
then
retest 25 speed
how often to retest?
What type of training?
Your thoughts are?
Former Member
Coach T I remember the day that I was 25 lbs over my swimming weight and I swam a 100 yards free and broke the Canadian record for the 100. My training was 6 mons of waterpolo, drinking beer with the guys every night after practice. There was very little swimming in the practices except in the swimming with the ball and swimming to center after a score was made in the practice games. All of these swims were all out.
You must do all out swims to become faster.
If I were training for a 25, I would put a big emphasis on plyometrics to improve my start, which is critical in a 25, and would end up being the deciding factor. After that I'd work on power and turnover speed. I definitely see what you are saying with the 200 training though, and Bottom Addressed that rather well in his interview with floswimming.
Coach T I remember the day that I was 25 lbs over my swimming weight and I swam a 100 yards free and broke the Canadian record for the 100. My training was 6 mons of waterpolo, drinking beer with the guys every night after practice. There was very little swimming in the practices except in the swimming with the ball and swimming to center after a score was made in the practice games. All of these swims were all out.
You must do all out swims to become faster.
But all-out swims hurt so much!!! But you are right - no pain no gain
