I'm a masters swimmer who primarily swims distances. I have a strong six beat kick and a relatively weak pull. My kick certainly overpowers my pull as I try to increase my speed.
My coach says my pull looks technically correct -- no dropped elbow! I have a long stroke with decent distance per stroke (generally I average 14-15 strokes per 25 meters, up to 16 at faster speeds).
Any suggestions on what to try to increase the propulsion of my pull? I bought a pair of the techpaddles and have been using them for about a week, but while I feel stronger, it is too early to tell there will be any resulting increase in speed.
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When I train my distance swimmers and they give me a realistic goal time, they usually achieve it. We have a simple training plan that is easy to monitor and gets the job done (explained below).
You'll have to experiment with different pulling patterns to see which one improves your DPS. Since your coach sees a good EVF, I'd experiment by exaggerating the length of time your forearm is outside or away from the midline.
Swim 20 X 25 (hold 19 seconds or under per 25 and rest 20 seconds after each (increase the rest by 5 seconds if you cannot make the 19sec or under per 25).
As the days progress, maintain 19's but decrease the rest interval by 5 seconds until you only get five rest after each 25 and can make the 19's. You'll have the confidence and the ability to break 25 for the mile.
If you can't repeat 19's from a push-off, I think you'd better get some underwater video of your stroke so we can see what's going on. Good luck!
Coach T.
When I train my distance swimmers and they give me a realistic goal time, they usually achieve it. We have a simple training plan that is easy to monitor and gets the job done (explained below).
You'll have to experiment with different pulling patterns to see which one improves your DPS. Since your coach sees a good EVF, I'd experiment by exaggerating the length of time your forearm is outside or away from the midline.
Swim 20 X 25 (hold 19 seconds or under per 25 and rest 20 seconds after each (increase the rest by 5 seconds if you cannot make the 19sec or under per 25).
As the days progress, maintain 19's but decrease the rest interval by 5 seconds until you only get five rest after each 25 and can make the 19's. You'll have the confidence and the ability to break 25 for the mile.
If you can't repeat 19's from a push-off, I think you'd better get some underwater video of your stroke so we can see what's going on. Good luck!
Coach T.
