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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It was suggested I need to totally focus on long, stretched out strokes and swimming "easy" speed; this seems to fit my experience as I was fighting to hold on. It might have given me more even splits, with a slower speed up front and then relatively faster in the back half. What do you all think?
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Either way the back half will be a challenge.Try to give yourself a head start before rigormortis begins to set in.
As you said..."easy speed". Just don't take it out too fast.
I like both Chris and Donna's 50 increment plan.
When I swim the 200 back , my mantra is "4 50's fast".
Getting used to the feel on each 50 is very helpful.
It was suggested I need to totally focus on long, stretched out strokes and swimming "easy" speed; this seems to fit my experience as I was fighting to hold on. It might have given me more even splits, with a slower speed up front and then relatively faster in the back half. What do you all think?
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Either way the back half will be a challenge.Try to give yourself a head start before rigormortis begins to set in.
As you said..."easy speed". Just don't take it out too fast.
I like both Chris and Donna's 50 increment plan.
When I swim the 200 back , my mantra is "4 50's fast".
Getting used to the feel on each 50 is very helpful.
