Broken Swims in Practice

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How do they relate to race times? I did a broken 200 IM in practice the other day, took a 80 second rest between 50's while swimming and easy 50 free. Swam each 50 as i wold in the race. Fly was long and rythmic. Back was mostly arms breathing as much as possible. *** was all out, free all out. Went in order:(push starts on all) 27 32 35 26 Any guesses how that might translate to tapered, shaved, race suited, etc...?
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    I knew it was too much rest. Just doing the workout assigned though. I honestly would be happy if I could get it down to 2:05 in a race. Lifetime best was a 2:08, but that was 15 years ago, haven't swum the 200Im since. I came back to swimming in Feb and have swum mostly lifetime bests since (went from 23.3 to 22.6 in the free, 25.4 to 24.6 in the fly, 1:00 to 58 in the 100 IM, 1:56 to 1:54 in he 200 Free) and have decided to shoot for a sub 2:05 200 IM in California next May. Aerobically....eh....nothing special. Turns have always been a strength for me. Thanks for the input guys. As coaches, when and why do you assign brokens in practice? Close to a taper, during a taper?
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  • Former Member
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    I knew it was too much rest. Just doing the workout assigned though. I honestly would be happy if I could get it down to 2:05 in a race. Lifetime best was a 2:08, but that was 15 years ago, haven't swum the 200Im since. I came back to swimming in Feb and have swum mostly lifetime bests since (went from 23.3 to 22.6 in the free, 25.4 to 24.6 in the fly, 1:00 to 58 in the 100 IM, 1:56 to 1:54 in he 200 Free) and have decided to shoot for a sub 2:05 200 IM in California next May. Aerobically....eh....nothing special. Turns have always been a strength for me. Thanks for the input guys. As coaches, when and why do you assign brokens in practice? Close to a taper, during a taper?
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