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 just swam this race on Saturday(an unusual SCY during LCM season), tried to apply this thread's advice, and dropped 6 seconds from my time - a PB :bliss::banana:
The splits are below.
31.97 1:06.67 (34.70) 1:42.66 (35.99) 2:18.95 (36.29)
I held myself in check the first 50, stayed long and efficient,
slightly pressed the second 50,
pushed hard the 3, started to feel the burn and focused again on staying long and efficient,
gave it all the last 50.
My goal was 2:15, trying for 32, 34,34,34,
I was wiped out, but not in pain, so i'm wondering if I didnt push hard enough at some point. Should I have started out faster (my 50 FR is 27.0)
Any and all feedback on my splits are welcome!
I just swam this race on Saturday(an unusual SCY during LCM season), tried to apply this thread's advice, and dropped 6 seconds from my time - a PB :bliss::banana:
The splits are below.
31.97 1:06.67 (34.70) 1:42.66 (35.99) 2:18.95 (36.29)
I held myself in check the first 50, stayed long and efficient,
slightly pressed the second 50,
pushed hard the 3, started to feel the burn and focused again on staying long and efficient,
gave it all the last 50.
My goal was 2:15, trying for 32, 34,34,34,
I was wiped out, but not in pain, so i'm wondering if I didnt push hard enough at some point. Should I have started out faster (my 50 FR is 27.0)
Any and all feedback on my splits are welcome!
