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 think training for the 200 fly (especially LCM) needs longer distances than 75s, but the thread is about the 100, so...
I agree. I was talking about repeats. If you're training for the 200 fly, 400 IM, etc, you should do them in practice from time to time. But I don't recommend doing repeats. I don't think I've ever repeated 200 flys, not even in college. 75 flys are generally the longest distance that I'll do sets of, so that I don't break myself down. Very rarely I might do a lactate set of 100s on a long interval.
I agree George. I laugh when I see myself do the 200 fly.
Here's my taper plan though. I'm very excited about it.
I will warn you though. I will be doing the "advanced" version.
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My whole lifting workout is legs, pecs, and lats. I do a little bit of arms too, but it's mostly legs, chest, lats. I like that "iso-lateral lat pulldown" machine where you put the weights on the level and then pull into your chest. I think you're supposed to have your grip facing you, but I think it simulates swimming more if you use an away-facing grip. I don't know if that's not a smart thing to do, but it seems like it doesn't make a difference.
Why should fly be different than any other stroke? By that reasoning only middle- and long-distance swimmers should do repeats longer than 75.
I'm pretty sure Dennis Baker doesn't train this way, and he's been moderately successful at the event. :)
Jokes aside, generally I don't think a 200 flier should have trouble with 100 fly repeats, and should not hesitate to do them. But different strokes for different folks, I guess. :dunno:
If I ever figure out how to swim long distance fly without breaking down, I'll be :bliss:all over this forum! Though while we're on the subject, I see my name there on the list of Butternuts, but yours is mysteriously missing...
