Today, I had a pretty fun combo: 500, 1k free. Times inside.
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So, remember when I ranted about not being able to swim these events last weekend because of the other two teams opting out due to the weather (just a little drizzle, jeez, what a bunch of wimps)? Well, this weekend I finally got to swim these events!
Last year the last time I did the 500 free was in April and I got a time of 7:29 something. Today I got a 6:35.01. All of it flipturns, streamlined past the flags every time.
But before I did that, I did the 1000 free. I got a 12:58.19. This is the first time I've ever done the 1000. As soon as I dove in the water, my left goggle started leaking and by the halfway mark, it was useless and just pressed down into my socket every time I flipped. Plus I had air in my cap. Meh. All flipturns, streamlined past every flag. Forgot to cooldown afterwards, was too busy cheering on my teammates anyway.
I have made my new goal times. What's the wisdom on these events? Tips? For a guy who started a year ago at age 20, are these times good? There aren't very many other dudes that started at 20, so it's difficult to compare!
Your times sound pretty darn good to me. :applaud: I wish I could swim as fast as you.
I took a look at the USMS Pool Records, and in your age group (18-24) here are the times:
SCY 1000 free - 9:29:54
SCY 500 free - 4:29:67
Considering that you are just starting out at age 20, I think you are doing incredibly well. You're only going to get better as you keep at it, so I am sure you will get closer to the record times as time goes by.
Your times sound pretty darn good to me. :applaud: I wish I could swim as fast as you.
I took a look at the USMS Pool Records, and in your age group (18-24) here are the times:
SCY 1000 free - 9:29:54
SCY 500 free - 4:29:67
Considering that you are just starting out at age 20, I think you are doing incredibly well. You're only going to get better as you keep at it, so I am sure you will get closer to the record times as time goes by.
