Strategy for 200 FR

200's hurt save your legs split it well your 2nd 3rd & 4th 50s should be even your 1st & 2nd 100 should be 0 to 4 sec diff ideally 2 breathe often wear a speedy suit prepare in practice to race a 200 find your easy speed gear fast turns hard push offs great streamlining look at it like you're experimenting be fierce and mentally tough here's an answer I gave to this same question forums.usms.org/showpost.php 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!

200's hurt save your legs split it well your 2nd 3rd & 4th 50s should be even your 1st & 2nd 100 should be 0 to 4 sec diff ideally 2 breathe often wear a speedy suit prepare in practice to race a 200 find your easy speed gear fast turns hard push offs great streamlining look at it like you're experimenting be fierce and mentally tough here's an answer I gave to this same question forums.usms.org/showpost.php 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!