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?
Week3:
100 free on 4:00 best effort
2 x 50 free on 2:00 best effort
4 x 25 free on 1:00 best effort
I had our team do this set last night. The concept of doing a 100 on 4:00 was totally alien to them. Then when they did their first 50, they saw how hard it was, even with the extra rest.
Everyone, all abilities, did what I called this "speedwork" set per someone on this thread's suggestion. And all lanes did the sprints at the same time, so it felt like a team effort.
They were totally into it, and it was a change from what we usually do. They were really tired after doing the set but didn't hate it. I think all the swimmers on the team I coach like to see their progression and have benchmarks, so I think doing this sort of set every now and again is a good idea.
Again, thanks for the feedback on sprinting intervals/sets.
Week3:
100 free on 4:00 best effort
2 x 50 free on 2:00 best effort
4 x 25 free on 1:00 best effort
I had our team do this set last night. The concept of doing a 100 on 4:00 was totally alien to them. Then when they did their first 50, they saw how hard it was, even with the extra rest.
Everyone, all abilities, did what I called this "speedwork" set per someone on this thread's suggestion. And all lanes did the sprints at the same time, so it felt like a team effort.
They were totally into it, and it was a change from what we usually do. They were really tired after doing the set but didn't hate it. I think all the swimmers on the team I coach like to see their progression and have benchmarks, so I think doing this sort of set every now and again is a good idea.
Again, thanks for the feedback on sprinting intervals/sets.
