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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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.
You were one of the guy's times I looked at! You're right - you were close. I rounded to get a 2.22 ratio - and your 10 sec rule time would have been 1:58.82 (compared to your actual 2:00.68). I would definitely be proud of your swims. I'm pretty sure I can't match your 200 ratio.
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.
You were one of the guy's times I looked at! You're right - you were close. I rounded to get a 2.22 ratio - and your 10 sec rule time would have been 1:58.82 (compared to your actual 2:00.68). I would definitely be proud of your swims. I'm pretty sure I can't match your 200 ratio.
