Do most of the in-swimming-shape and experienced swimmers among you go all out for a whole 50 yards or is there some pacing? In other words are you going top speed the whole time? The reason I'm asking is that right now I can do 25 yards from a standstill in 13 seconds, but my best 50 yard time from a standstill is 33 seconds. (I'm a horrible diver at this point, but once I get my stroke in order I'll start working on that). Anyhow, is it reasonable for me to shoot for a 26 second 50 by just improving my endurance and flip turns, or is it like comparing 50's and 100's where a 50 time will always be less than half a hundred. Thanks for your thoughts.
I don't do a lot of sprinting, but once in a while give it a few shots just to see where I am. Unfortunately I'm unable to do a master's class because I work in shifts and would miss half of them, so I'm pretty much on my own trying to get better. :badday:
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To me, a good turn is exhausting.
I justify my not taking that extra stroke by telling my self that I'll put my reserved energy into the last lap. Lazy pacing if you will.
Mr. Stark, I think I understand what you are saying, yet, anerobic metabolism is much much (two muches) more explosive than aerobic. I also know that there isn't a quick switch from one to the other, and everyone is different. However my contention is that the 50 free isn't an anerobic event. ALL OUT can't be sustained for that long.
To me, a good turn is exhausting.
I justify my not taking that extra stroke by telling my self that I'll put my reserved energy into the last lap. Lazy pacing if you will.
Mr. Stark, I think I understand what you are saying, yet, anerobic metabolism is much much (two muches) more explosive than aerobic. I also know that there isn't a quick switch from one to the other, and everyone is different. However my contention is that the 50 free isn't an anerobic event. ALL OUT can't be sustained for that long.
