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.
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As much as I love the wall, I prefer to swim long course. However, if I don't train in a 50 meter tank the first couple of times are a real mind/body mess. Muscle and mind meory are a difficult hurdle.
My goal is to at least get some pool time in a 50 meter course when I can. It helps me. Otherwise, I have little pacing.
As much as I love the wall, I prefer to swim long course. However, if I don't train in a 50 meter tank the first couple of times are a real mind/body mess. Muscle and mind meory are a difficult hurdle.
My goal is to at least get some pool time in a 50 meter course when I can. It helps me. Otherwise, I have little pacing.
