I did my first 50 fly LCM in ages last weekend. It was the first time that I did since I was maybe 12. Obviously, I swam in SCM for Summer League up to 18. Anyway, I did a :34 last weekend but can obviously drop time once I get the proper breathing pattern situated. Should I come up for every stroke on the 50 or breathe every third stroke.
Tom, just a suggestion but if you have a set of fins (I like the softer TYR Split) use them to keep your speed and body position simulating race day/pace and practice several different breathing patterns (lots of rest, pure technique work, 80% effort). Count your strokes, look at your times...with enough practice you'll figure out what the perfect balance is for your style of swimming this event.
Paul,
The TYR fins sounds like a good suggestion. My issue is that some fins are always built for people with wide feet. But, I can go to this swim shop near work and try them on.
Tom, just a suggestion but if you have a set of fins (I like the softer TYR Split) use them to keep your speed and body position simulating race day/pace and practice several different breathing patterns (lots of rest, pure technique work, 80% effort). Count your strokes, look at your times...with enough practice you'll figure out what the perfect balance is for your style of swimming this event.
Paul,
The TYR fins sounds like a good suggestion. My issue is that some fins are always built for people with wide feet. But, I can go to this swim shop near work and try them on.
