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
haven't watched your video but to improve your 100 LCM free,
train for the 200
27.5 31.36 is almost a 4 second diff, that's too much
go out a little easier, breathe a lot, then bring it home faster,
it's all about your 2nd 50,
keep your 50's within 1.5 - 2.5 seconds 2.0 is ideal
I concentrate on saving my legs for the 2nd 50
here's how swimmers split their races at world trials
2009 Conoco Phillips National Championships
Event 20 Men's 100m Freestyle Finals
2009 Conoco Phillips National Championships
Event 26 Women's 100m Freestyle FINALS
in practice work on :
+ speed
+ correct splitting: even splitting & negative splitting
+ easy speed
+ kicking faster & 6 beat kicking
train harder smarter further faster more often
with a coach with a team
haven't watched your video but to improve your 100 LCM free,
train for the 200
27.5 31.36 is almost a 4 second diff, that's too much
go out a little easier, breathe a lot, then bring it home faster,
it's all about your 2nd 50,
keep your 50's within 1.5 - 2.5 seconds 2.0 is ideal
I concentrate on saving my legs for the 2nd 50
here's how swimmers split their races at world trials
2009 Conoco Phillips National Championships
Event 20 Men's 100m Freestyle Finals
2009 Conoco Phillips National Championships
Event 26 Women's 100m Freestyle FINALS
in practice work on :
+ speed
+ correct splitting: even splitting & negative splitting
+ easy speed
+ kicking faster & 6 beat kicking
train harder smarter further faster more often
with a coach with a team
