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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I'm having another go at the 200 FR this Saturday in a USA meet (the kiddos are getting used thrashing me now, but I'm still feel out of place and self-conscious swimming against them). I've learned and improved each time I race...so hopefully I will this time too.
Sept 2008 splits 30.7, 36.8, 41.1, 41.8 total 2:30.76
Nov 2008 splits 31.1, 35.6, 38.4, 39.0 total 2:24.19
My goal is to still take the first 50 out slower than I have. then build, but holding under a 34.0. Maybe go 32, 34, 34, 34????? I am shooting for a 2:15(dream goal). (I realize its slow, but for my background I never swam competetively or even trained until a few years ago). I plan to really stick the turns, and dolphin kick out strong - my heighth and strength can help me here. I need to remember to kick more as the race progresses - last time I was told, somewhat tongue in cheek, that my legs should be well rested after that race.
Any advice or encouragement is welcome - and greatly appreciated!
I'm having another go at the 200 FR this Saturday in a USA meet (the kiddos are getting used thrashing me now, but I'm still feel out of place and self-conscious swimming against them). I've learned and improved each time I race...so hopefully I will this time too.
Sept 2008 splits 30.7, 36.8, 41.1, 41.8 total 2:30.76
Nov 2008 splits 31.1, 35.6, 38.4, 39.0 total 2:24.19
My goal is to still take the first 50 out slower than I have. then build, but holding under a 34.0. Maybe go 32, 34, 34, 34????? I am shooting for a 2:15(dream goal). (I realize its slow, but for my background I never swam competetively or even trained until a few years ago). I plan to really stick the turns, and dolphin kick out strong - my heighth and strength can help me here. I need to remember to kick more as the race progresses - last time I was told, somewhat tongue in cheek, that my legs should be well rested after that race.
Any advice or encouragement is welcome - and greatly appreciated!
