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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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
Thanks! I'm pretty excited, especially since I've hit plateaus in other events.
Thinking about your suggested splits... would it make sense to practice broken 200's and work at making 50s @ 35 seconds - and over time decrease the rest interval inbetween?
Randal
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
Thanks! I'm pretty excited, especially since I've hit plateaus in other events.
Thinking about your suggested splits... would it make sense to practice broken 200's and work at making 50s @ 35 seconds - and over time decrease the rest interval inbetween?
Randal
