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?
You might want to ask your coach to explain the logic behind the plan he/she suggests. The plan is somewhat different than just swimming hard up to five or six days before Nationals and then resting for the first time.
You're probably right- I'll talk to him about it. I'm sure the time prior to the 5-6 days will not be a mid-season type regimen, but the "work hard the week after Zones" made me nervous. Then again, I haven't tapered in decades and the plan may have changed a bit.
You might want to ask your coach to explain the logic behind the plan he/she suggests. The plan is somewhat different than just swimming hard up to five or six days before Nationals and then resting for the first time.
You're probably right- I'll talk to him about it. I'm sure the time prior to the 5-6 days will not be a mid-season type regimen, but the "work hard the week after Zones" made me nervous. Then again, I haven't tapered in decades and the plan may have changed a bit.
