I've never raced a 200, or even a 100 FR; my 50 FR SCY is 26.8.
I'm in a USA meet Sept 20th - expecting to get trounced by kids half my age, but still I want to put in a good showing.
How should I race? What should my 50 pace be? How do I not die on the last 50? etc...
I'm 44, male, swimming masters only 2 years, still learning lots, and open to all feedback - thanks!
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I've only swam this race in a meet 4 times and each time I learn something new, and swim a bit faster.
My best advice is to swim your own race. Do not try to hang with other swimmers and blow your own race...I've done that and it hurts...real bad. What is your 100 time? Try swimming a fast 100 and 200 in practice. Don't make your meet the first time you swim a 200 Free fast.
I've only swam this race in a meet 4 times and each time I learn something new, and swim a bit faster.
My best advice is to swim your own race. Do not try to hang with other swimmers and blow your own race...I've done that and it hurts...real bad. What is your 100 time? Try swimming a fast 100 and 200 in practice. Don't make your meet the first time you swim a 200 Free fast.
