I am a new Masters swimmer, 48 years old, who will be competing in my first meet on March 27 & 28. I haven't competed since 1979 and wasn't that fast then (100yd breaststroke 1:19.6). I don't know my current 100yd breaststroke time, however, my timed 50yd breaststroke diving in from the edge of the pool (no blocks available) was :42.
It has been suggested to me in another thread that I purchase a tech suit for meets. How much time will this save me in short races? I am on a budget and would like use my Speedo Endurance Training suit I purchased on clearance, at least until I get better!
Thanks!
A couple seconds per hundred isn't out of the question, in my opinion.
I agree,1-2 sec/100 depending on the suit and your form.The first generation of tech suits seemed to me to benefit breaststroke less than the other strokes,where as the newest ones may benefit breaststroke more.If you are serious about your time I'd get one.They are only good until 6/1/10 and they will skew your idea of what fast is,but they may be worth it.There are some really good deals available now and you can probably get one for less than your poly practice suit cost.
A couple seconds per hundred isn't out of the question, in my opinion.
I agree,1-2 sec/100 depending on the suit and your form.The first generation of tech suits seemed to me to benefit breaststroke less than the other strokes,where as the newest ones may benefit breaststroke more.If you are serious about your time I'd get one.They are only good until 6/1/10 and they will skew your idea of what fast is,but they may be worth it.There are some really good deals available now and you can probably get one for less than your poly practice suit cost.
