I have heard that some Masters coaches are more interested in general fitness than speed.What is your experience? Do you feel that your coach prepares you to swim 50s and 100s?Is sprinting a regular part of practice at least once a week and if so do you do it as a main set or as an add on at the end?Do you do lactic acid sets?How much do you work on starts and turns?
In my experience -- I've been on several teams, but I can't say if it is a good sampling -- it is unusual for masters teams to do lactic acid work.
I don't believe this is necessarily the coach's fault; many masters swimmers are only interested in total yardage, getting in the maximum distance in the minimum time.
Of course, it is the coach's job to try to sell the concept that quality work is also good for fitness, but we masters people are mighty stubborn...
In my experience -- I've been on several teams, but I can't say if it is a good sampling -- it is unusual for masters teams to do lactic acid work.
I don't believe this is necessarily the coach's fault; many masters swimmers are only interested in total yardage, getting in the maximum distance in the minimum time.
Of course, it is the coach's job to try to sell the concept that quality work is also good for fitness, but we masters people are mighty stubborn...
