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?
Fort...try it backstroke the next time (then free and IM the next two times) and screw the noodlers...do the dryland and see how hard the set really is!
Was all set to do this set backstroke today when a kid ruined the pool. :bitching: Try it tomorrow.
Thanks for the sets, Al and Jeff. I might try Jeff's second set soon, but it will definitely require an easy 50 between parts for me.
Screw the 200 fly. No appeal whatsoever. And, Al, I was used to abuse as an age grouper, but 10 x 500 fly?!
Fort...try it backstroke the next time (then free and IM the next two times) and screw the noodlers...do the dryland and see how hard the set really is!
Was all set to do this set backstroke today when a kid ruined the pool. :bitching: Try it tomorrow.
Thanks for the sets, Al and Jeff. I might try Jeff's second set soon, but it will definitely require an easy 50 between parts for me.
Screw the 200 fly. No appeal whatsoever. And, Al, I was used to abuse as an age grouper, but 10 x 500 fly?!
