I'm seeking advice on training for the 100 fly. Decided to start swimming it last year. Swam it 7x on the three courses. I can only remember 3x times where I didn't suffer from complete paralysis the last 15 meters or so and worry about a DQ. Gah. So how can I fix this?
I've read that you don't need to train fly in practice. I'm not sure I buy this. The muscular fatigue from fly seems unique. And I don't want to substitute freestyle training for it.
What are some good sets? How many SDKs per length should I take to prevent oxygen debt? If too much fly hurts the shoulders, is kicking a decent training substitute?
I also seem to swim better 100 flys on a week rest. The paralysis seems to be associated with a 2 week taper. Does aerobic fitness drop off that quickly? Is this an age thing? Or is it that I just don't train enough yards for a 2 week taper?
I've read that you don't need to train fly in practice. I'm not sure I buy this. The muscular fatigue from fly seems unique. And I don't want to substitute freestyle training for it.
I have to agree with you here. One of my favourite sets is 40 x 25m @ :25 alternating fly and free. I usually cruise through this set and feel like I could swim 25's fly endlessly (well, you know what I mean:D). Every now and then I throw in some 50's as well. I would say, I do quite a high volume of fly (at least 2000m per week) but I still die on the last 15 - 25m's of a 100. I am convinced the only way it is going to get easier is if I swim more 100's in practice.
I've read that you don't need to train fly in practice. I'm not sure I buy this. The muscular fatigue from fly seems unique. And I don't want to substitute freestyle training for it.
I have to agree with you here. One of my favourite sets is 40 x 25m @ :25 alternating fly and free. I usually cruise through this set and feel like I could swim 25's fly endlessly (well, you know what I mean:D). Every now and then I throw in some 50's as well. I would say, I do quite a high volume of fly (at least 2000m per week) but I still die on the last 15 - 25m's of a 100. I am convinced the only way it is going to get easier is if I swim more 100's in practice.
