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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1st 50: easy stroke, don't kick at all
2nd 50: pick up the pace a little on the stroke, nice easy kick
3rd 50: strong stoke, build to strong kick
7th 25: build to sprint stroke, strong kick
8th 25: all out kick and stroke
I like this. It breaks the 200 down and gives you something to focus on for each section of the race. I'm gonna use this advice next month for my 2-back... seems a little less intimidating when you look at it like that.
=)
1st 50: easy stroke, don't kick at all
2nd 50: pick up the pace a little on the stroke, nice easy kick
3rd 50: strong stoke, build to strong kick
7th 25: build to sprint stroke, strong kick
8th 25: all out kick and stroke
I like this. It breaks the 200 down and gives you something to focus on for each section of the race. I'm gonna use this advice next month for my 2-back... seems a little less intimidating when you look at it like that.
=)
