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
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Gbrain is correct. Turnover speed is crucial. Shortening the front of your stroke just a bit and cranking the arms is crucial in a sprint. Obviously , you don't want to shorten it too much.
Easy speed on the way out is the secret. Big kick! Everyone is in pain on the way back. It always feels a lot uglier than it looks.... :-)
Gbrain is correct. Turnover speed is crucial. Shortening the front of your stroke just a bit and cranking the arms is crucial in a sprint. Obviously , you don't want to shorten it too much.
Easy speed on the way out is the secret. Big kick! Everyone is in pain on the way back. It always feels a lot uglier than it looks.... :-)
