I'm trying to learn how to accurately keep track of my pace as I'm swimming and learn to be able to set out to do a particular lap time and do that time. For instance doing my 100s on 1:40 or 1:30 or 1:20. Could anyone give me some suggestions on how to keep track of what lap times you're doing as your swimming and learning to keep a certain pace?
David
One toy you might also want to check out is the Tempo Trainer by Finis. You can set it to beep at almost any interval you want.
Let's say you wanted to hold a 1:20 pace per 100 over 500 yards. You can set it to beep every 1:20. Or every :40 if you want feedback every 50 yards, or 2:40 per 200 or whatever. Then you'll know during the swim if you are maintaining a steady pace or starting fast and then falling off. You could also alternate 500s with and without the trainer--and try to keep the feel of the pace you get from the trainer during the swims without it.
One toy you might also want to check out is the Tempo Trainer by Finis. You can set it to beep at almost any interval you want.
Let's say you wanted to hold a 1:20 pace per 100 over 500 yards. You can set it to beep every 1:20. Or every :40 if you want feedback every 50 yards, or 2:40 per 200 or whatever. Then you'll know during the swim if you are maintaining a steady pace or starting fast and then falling off. You could also alternate 500s with and without the trainer--and try to keep the feel of the pace you get from the trainer during the swims without it.
