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!
Lightning,
I'm glad you survived. I'm impressed with your time since you are a "rookie". I think you could swim a 2:25 the next time you swim it by splitting the first 100 in 35 and 37. Go out long and strong with no kick and breathe every stroke.
Physiologically, your body could not cope with the lactic acid. With training you can prolong the onset of lactic acid. With training you can reduce the amount of lactic acid generated. With training you can buffer it quicker during practice to....well, get more out of your practices by reducing rest periods and extending sets.
Did I mention training?
Lightning,
I'm glad you survived. I'm impressed with your time since you are a "rookie". I think you could swim a 2:25 the next time you swim it by splitting the first 100 in 35 and 37. Go out long and strong with no kick and breathe every stroke.
Physiologically, your body could not cope with the lactic acid. With training you can prolong the onset of lactic acid. With training you can reduce the amount of lactic acid generated. With training you can buffer it quicker during practice to....well, get more out of your practices by reducing rest periods and extending sets.
Did I mention training?
