Did you break 1:50 in the 200yd fr as a Master's swimmer?
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I would really like to hear if you have broken 1:50 for the first time as a USMS swimmer. What level of training got you there?
I certainly want to hear from anyone who is going fast in the 200.
A little background: I only swam club for two years in HS, and outside of masters, only swam competitively for 3 years total. My best 200yd free time was a 1:50.0x. I am in my early 30s so I think setting PRs are still within easy reach. The season leading up to that time, I was averaging 65k/week iirc.
The Master's team I train with works out 3 times a week, 4-5k/workout, the average being closer to 4k. This is the only team that it is realistic for me to train with at this time.
We are getting a new pool in 2012, and until then I do not believe it is realistic to train with the kids.
There are two other pools in the area that do not have teams that train at them that I can workout on my own at.
It is very realistic that I can work with my MS coach to customize my workouts.
I have gone 2:10 from a push in practice, but I certainly couldn't go 3x200 on 2:10 right now. I am afraid my SCM 200 time actually converts slower than that, so I don't have a good recent race pace time to share.
Given that small book of information: Am I getting enough yardage, and I just need to focus my training on my goal, or do I need to increase yardage and workouts? To what level was successful for you?
If the consensus is a need for significantly more yardage and workouts, I will use this season to ramp up and solve logistics.
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First, let me say I am grinning from ear to ear with all the responses I am getting. Thank you.
Ahelee Sue: I think "a liking" might equal addiction. I never liked the 200 until I liked it, and then it has never changed. Also, I think you pointed out that you were faster at 51 than I am actually trying to go (your 2:04 puts you in the top 10% of my age group for women). Thank you, I needed to be humbled again :) I will verify with my coach, but I think kick is my weakness too, with my turns and streamlines being decent.
Jim: You know your second right? :bow: Strangely, if you take my best 100 time, double it, and add 10 seconds, you get my best 200 time, within a few milliseconds. That is a very effect rule of thumb. I also plan on swimming the easy way. I have done it the hard way, going out in a 23 mid and coming back... yes I made it back the same day. Your suggestion sounds lovely, and I plan to go out in a 53 low back in a 55. There just happens to be a little training I need to do between then and now... And speaking of training, thank you for addressing that. I will indeed keep you posted.
Maui Mike: You make it sound so easy. But I agree, if I can hold sub 27 on 10x50 on 45, I should be ready.
ehoch: I agree. I need to start hitting 24s from the blocks in practice, 26 high from a push, or 27s if repeating from a push.
Michael: I am lifting rather seriously, which I did not do in high school. I am a big fan of benchmark sets, so you can bet I will be including them.
First, let me say I am grinning from ear to ear with all the responses I am getting. Thank you.
Ahelee Sue: I think "a liking" might equal addiction. I never liked the 200 until I liked it, and then it has never changed. Also, I think you pointed out that you were faster at 51 than I am actually trying to go (your 2:04 puts you in the top 10% of my age group for women). Thank you, I needed to be humbled again :) I will verify with my coach, but I think kick is my weakness too, with my turns and streamlines being decent.
Jim: You know your second right? :bow: Strangely, if you take my best 100 time, double it, and add 10 seconds, you get my best 200 time, within a few milliseconds. That is a very effect rule of thumb. I also plan on swimming the easy way. I have done it the hard way, going out in a 23 mid and coming back... yes I made it back the same day. Your suggestion sounds lovely, and I plan to go out in a 53 low back in a 55. There just happens to be a little training I need to do between then and now... And speaking of training, thank you for addressing that. I will indeed keep you posted.
Maui Mike: You make it sound so easy. But I agree, if I can hold sub 27 on 10x50 on 45, I should be ready.
ehoch: I agree. I need to start hitting 24s from the blocks in practice, 26 high from a push, or 27s if repeating from a push.
Michael: I am lifting rather seriously, which I did not do in high school. I am a big fan of benchmark sets, so you can bet I will be including them.
