So here's my story. I swam a meet this past Saturday and did pretty good. Got a :26.11 on the 50m free and a :58.86 on the 100m free, this was LCM. Here are some stats from the race:
1st length: 36spl, 6 sdks, split was about :27.5 (guessing based on time from the camera)
2nd length: 40spl, 5 sdks, split was :31.36
My dive was pretty bad as I my feet and hands hit at the same time. I think my turn was ok. My observation is this: I feel that if I can swim the 50 in almost 26 flat, it seems I should be able to hit a :56.xx for the 100.
So, my question is how do I work on this? Based on the "splits" it looks like I should develop more endurance for the 2nd 50? Also, is there any way to tell what a optimum spl would be for a 5' 10," 174lb swimmer would be? I've got a semi-long term goal of going :54-:56. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Video provided below. Thanks.:banana:
YouTube - Colin 100m free 07 18 09
You clearly get fatigued on the 2nd 50. Your kick is very strong on the first, so fitness staying the same, maybe turn the first 50 kick into a more moderate tempo kick and really get it going on the 2nd 50- basically flip what you did. A strong kick takes oxygen and you're breathing every other stroke, so maybe breathe more as well if you are going to kick that strong from the start.
In terms of spl, the optimal number would be fewer :). But it is more than just spl. If you don't have it, pick up Dave Salo's book, Complete Conditioning for Swimming. There's a good discussion regarding spl and dps and a few tests will allow you to compare yourself to elite swimmers. You have a video already, so that will provide you with enough info to compare. But sit down when you read it- it's a little bit of an eye-opener. Good luck, and nice swim.
You clearly get fatigued on the 2nd 50. Your kick is very strong on the first, so fitness staying the same, maybe turn the first 50 kick into a more moderate tempo kick and really get it going on the 2nd 50- basically flip what you did. A strong kick takes oxygen and you're breathing every other stroke, so maybe breathe more as well if you are going to kick that strong from the start.
In terms of spl, the optimal number would be fewer :). But it is more than just spl. If you don't have it, pick up Dave Salo's book, Complete Conditioning for Swimming. There's a good discussion regarding spl and dps and a few tests will allow you to compare yourself to elite swimmers. You have a video already, so that will provide you with enough info to compare. But sit down when you read it- it's a little bit of an eye-opener. Good luck, and nice swim.
