:lmao: Look @ what Auburn gals are doing for a relevant comparison?
Paul, I think I see what you are saying. Is what you are saying - see how strong - and consequently fast- Auburn gals are? So true. However, comparing myself to U of A or Auburn gals or gals who final at Trials seems completely irrelevant. I will never be there. It's also a heck of a stretch to compare myself to gals who just make the OT cuts - although it's not as large of a leap as the first example. I think I'll check out what they are doing in Tipperary prior to sailing over to Never Never Land.
Fort, I'm enjoying myself in the weight room. I need not worry about weight room burnout. Or injuring myself there. Ever. Or moose - well, except for when I'm in a fastskin at which point I am often mistaken for one. :D
Actually what I'm saying based on your earlier question/statement about not being sold on the whole "strength = faster" correlation is that comparing yourself to teen OT qualifiers vs. mature collegiate swimmers is not a fair comparison...and I use a couple of excellent collegiate women's programs as models for what someone who may be looking to learn more about innovative training methods might find of value.
Don't get me wrong, not trying to lecture you here so if your content with what your doing more power to you. For me even as a dinosaur i enjoy studying up on what other sports like track, cycling, etc. are doing as well as successful swim programs...its a losing battle each year as things continue to fall apart but I'm always hoping to learn/try new things and still get faster in spite of joining AARP soon!
:lmao: Look @ what Auburn gals are doing for a relevant comparison?
Paul, I think I see what you are saying. Is what you are saying - see how strong - and consequently fast- Auburn gals are? So true. However, comparing myself to U of A or Auburn gals or gals who final at Trials seems completely irrelevant. I will never be there. It's also a heck of a stretch to compare myself to gals who just make the OT cuts - although it's not as large of a leap as the first example. I think I'll check out what they are doing in Tipperary prior to sailing over to Never Never Land.
Fort, I'm enjoying myself in the weight room. I need not worry about weight room burnout. Or injuring myself there. Ever. Or moose - well, except for when I'm in a fastskin at which point I am often mistaken for one. :D
Actually what I'm saying based on your earlier question/statement about not being sold on the whole "strength = faster" correlation is that comparing yourself to teen OT qualifiers vs. mature collegiate swimmers is not a fair comparison...and I use a couple of excellent collegiate women's programs as models for what someone who may be looking to learn more about innovative training methods might find of value.
Don't get me wrong, not trying to lecture you here so if your content with what your doing more power to you. For me even as a dinosaur i enjoy studying up on what other sports like track, cycling, etc. are doing as well as successful swim programs...its a losing battle each year as things continue to fall apart but I'm always hoping to learn/try new things and still get faster in spite of joining AARP soon!
