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!
I tried to take everyone's thoughts and feedback into the second time I raced it. I also practiced and improved my stroke, and was successful in dropping 6 seconds. :bliss::banana:
my time was: 2:24 (31.1, 35.6, 38.4, 39.0)
Nice job!!!!!!!
I think from here you are in a very good position to go under 2:20. Focus on good turns that maximize your free speed off the walls with a good push to a tight streamline.
Work on improving your kick and try to hit at least 2 SDKs off every turn in practice to drill that as habit for your race.
I think you can go 31/35/35/36.
Paul
I tried to take everyone's thoughts and feedback into the second time I raced it. I also practiced and improved my stroke, and was successful in dropping 6 seconds. :bliss::banana:
my time was: 2:24 (31.1, 35.6, 38.4, 39.0)
Nice job!!!!!!!
I think from here you are in a very good position to go under 2:20. Focus on good turns that maximize your free speed off the walls with a good push to a tight streamline.
Work on improving your kick and try to hit at least 2 SDKs off every turn in practice to drill that as habit for your race.
I think you can go 31/35/35/36.
Paul
