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?
And maybe lots of aerobic work?
Hahaha. Touche. I actually did more aerobic work this summer for LC. I'm doing some this fall as well. But I think Lindsay is correct that it's not solely aerobic. I've seen the piano fall on even the very fit. I think I have been neglecting the rear delt work, as Stud notes. So I will do that along with some fly specific training. Although a 100 fly for time at the end of each practice seems a bit much ... it would become too much of a chore for me.
And maybe lots of aerobic work?
Hahaha. Touche. I actually did more aerobic work this summer for LC. I'm doing some this fall as well. But I think Lindsay is correct that it's not solely aerobic. I've seen the piano fall on even the very fit. I think I have been neglecting the rear delt work, as Stud notes. So I will do that along with some fly specific training. Although a 100 fly for time at the end of each practice seems a bit much ... it would become too much of a chore for me.
