I just got back to swimming 4 weeks ago. we do 4500yds-5000yds a day -no problem. But i can't seem to break 32 sec. on 50 m. it's like i hit the wall each time i try. I tried brethe every 4 and 2 no luck.
I swim freestyle
my coach says build more endurance.
any ideas?
jjpj
You are still pretty young and may yet see some lifetime PRs. I hope you will, however, forgive me for lecturing at you a little bit. I've coached both age-groupers and masters swimmers, so hopefully I can help you a little here.
Five thousand yards, after being out for a period of time is an easy thing for a 20 year old to jump right into, but not so for somebody who is 30. As a coach, I would tell you that you may be broken down from taking on this much yardage so soon. The yardage is fine for a masters swimmers, but you've started out at what is probably on the high end for most masters swimmers. I know you don't want to hear that because you seem excited about your swimming.
Try this experiment - try taking off two days this week, say tomorrow and Friday. You've put in four good weeks so far of training, so this won't hurt you. Next week, resume your regular schedule and see if you don't feel stronger.
Also, be patient. It takes time when you are older to get back to where you were. If you do this right, you could be faster than you were in HS, especially on the shorter things.
On 50s, I'd say breathe as needed and breathe as little as possible. Breathing patterns are for longer swims. On your 50, I'd say think more about your kick than any particular breathing pattern. How strong is your kick right now? Improving your kick will guarantee a faster 50.
I would be curious to know your goals. Are you wanting to compete in the shorter distances (50s or 100s), middle distance, or distance?
You are still pretty young and may yet see some lifetime PRs. I hope you will, however, forgive me for lecturing at you a little bit. I've coached both age-groupers and masters swimmers, so hopefully I can help you a little here.
Five thousand yards, after being out for a period of time is an easy thing for a 20 year old to jump right into, but not so for somebody who is 30. As a coach, I would tell you that you may be broken down from taking on this much yardage so soon. The yardage is fine for a masters swimmers, but you've started out at what is probably on the high end for most masters swimmers. I know you don't want to hear that because you seem excited about your swimming.
Try this experiment - try taking off two days this week, say tomorrow and Friday. You've put in four good weeks so far of training, so this won't hurt you. Next week, resume your regular schedule and see if you don't feel stronger.
Also, be patient. It takes time when you are older to get back to where you were. If you do this right, you could be faster than you were in HS, especially on the shorter things.
On 50s, I'd say breathe as needed and breathe as little as possible. Breathing patterns are for longer swims. On your 50, I'd say think more about your kick than any particular breathing pattern. How strong is your kick right now? Improving your kick will guarantee a faster 50.
I would be curious to know your goals. Are you wanting to compete in the shorter distances (50s or 100s), middle distance, or distance?
