I couldn't find this question answered on the USMS site, so here goes....
What's the mix of courses in USMS competition?
I take it that Nationals are always LCM?
Below that, are there general trends I should expect to see, e.g. mostly SCM with some SCY but few LCM?
The reason I ask is that I want to know how best to train, especially if/when to spring for a membership where I can use a SCM pool (my gym is SCY), altho I'll probably do that anyway at some point b/c the gym pool has no blocks. :(
I'm also curious about others' experience with training SC and competing LC. There are some LC pools in the "big city" nearby, and perhaps I could do some training there as I get closer to having to compete LC (which hopefully I'll do eventually).
A rather open-ended post, I know, but any information is helpful.
I train in a 25 yard or 25 meter pool and still attend long course nationals each year. I try to attend one or two LC meets before nationals to get used to the 50 meter pool.
I prefer LC for 50s, probably because my turns aren't good. I also like distance events in LC. However, I never feel as confident in 100s and 200s when I swim LC. I think that's where training in a 50 meter pool would help to get the pacing right.
I train in a 25 yard or 25 meter pool and still attend long course nationals each year. I try to attend one or two LC meets before nationals to get used to the 50 meter pool.
I prefer LC for 50s, probably because my turns aren't good. I also like distance events in LC. However, I never feel as confident in 100s and 200s when I swim LC. I think that's where training in a 50 meter pool would help to get the pacing right.
