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.
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Really great question.
I tried (in practice) to do 6 SDK's off the start and then breathe every 5 for a 50 LCM fly. I died. Coach told me to not do that again.
In 50 SCY I take 2 to 3 breaths total for the 50.
In 50 LCM this past weekend, I decided to breathe whenever necessary - screw any planned pattern (except for the last 5 meters or so - no breath.) Went a 29.4 focusing on other race aspects and breathing whenever I needed it. 50 LC fly is so different from SC. I don't train for the 50 so take that advice with a grain of salt. :D
Like you, I do 200 fly too (I'm starting to). LC - it's basically breathe all the time or suffer the consequences.
Really great question.
I tried (in practice) to do 6 SDK's off the start and then breathe every 5 for a 50 LCM fly. I died. Coach told me to not do that again.
In 50 SCY I take 2 to 3 breaths total for the 50.
In 50 LCM this past weekend, I decided to breathe whenever necessary - screw any planned pattern (except for the last 5 meters or so - no breath.) Went a 29.4 focusing on other race aspects and breathing whenever I needed it. 50 LC fly is so different from SC. I don't train for the 50 so take that advice with a grain of salt. :D
Like you, I do 200 fly too (I'm starting to). LC - it's basically breathe all the time or suffer the consequences.
