Did you break 1:50 in the 200yd fr as a Master's swimmer?
Former Member
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.
Strategy question.
www.clubassistant.com/.../meet_information.cfm
Given that order of events, my plan is to swim
#10 500 free, 200 for time, 300 ez.
#18 100 free
#26 50 free
#32 200 free
The goal is to get as much true 200 free racing that I can. Any suggestions for alternatives, or is this a decent plan?
Most of my friends and enemies would say this is a lot of events for a 1-day meet. But I happen to think this schedule looks awesome to train and prep your 200 free.
I bet you swim faster in the 2nd go at the 200 Free.
Stay hydrated, loose and warm during the meet.
If you happen to run into DAMM head coach, Jim Montgomery, ask him to give you some "inside expertice" on the 200 Free!!!!
Good luck - let us know how it goes.
Strategy question.
www.clubassistant.com/.../meet_information.cfm
Given that order of events, my plan is to swim
#10 500 free, 200 for time, 300 ez.
#18 100 free
#26 50 free
#32 200 free
The goal is to get as much true 200 free racing that I can. Any suggestions for alternatives, or is this a decent plan?
Most of my friends and enemies would say this is a lot of events for a 1-day meet. But I happen to think this schedule looks awesome to train and prep your 200 free.
I bet you swim faster in the 2nd go at the 200 Free.
Stay hydrated, loose and warm during the meet.
If you happen to run into DAMM head coach, Jim Montgomery, ask him to give you some "inside expertice" on the 200 Free!!!!
Good luck - let us know how it goes.