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!
Paul Smith's ratio was 2.21. He essentially matched his 10 sec rule time. Paul's 200 free was a national record.
So - at least for Master's swimmers in our age - it seems only elite swimmers can come close to this rule.
Hey, I did the 50/100/200, and my 200/100 ratio was 2.2179. So with a small rounding fudgedown, I swam just as well as Paul!
Although I admit that a National record escaped me as I struggled earnestly and mightily to crack the Top 40 in my events, I can now take solace in my solid Paul-like ratio. Perhaps we can award medals and ribbons for ratios next year to satisfy Geek's insatiable craving for more participation awards.
Paul Smith's ratio was 2.21. He essentially matched his 10 sec rule time. Paul's 200 free was a national record.
So - at least for Master's swimmers in our age - it seems only elite swimmers can come close to this rule.
Hey, I did the 50/100/200, and my 200/100 ratio was 2.2179. So with a small rounding fudgedown, I swam just as well as Paul!
Although I admit that a National record escaped me as I struggled earnestly and mightily to crack the Top 40 in my events, I can now take solace in my solid Paul-like ratio. Perhaps we can award medals and ribbons for ratios next year to satisfy Geek's insatiable craving for more participation awards.
