I have a unique race coming up in three weeks as part of the local quad events. It is a 100 yard swim and the rules are simple, just finish it with any combination of strokes, walking, etc. There are no disqualifications for strokes, just no tech suits. Last years winner swam it in 46 seconds and there were three under 48 seconds, so it is very competitive at least at the top end and of course the best times are all done in freestyle. This is my first year and I am use to just swimming straight freestyle within the rules, so I am wondering if there is an advantage to say doing an underwater breaststroke pull out off the dive and the turns before going into freestyle or if anybody has any other creative input as to what rules to break to swim it a little faster that could be tested in practice first. I swim the 100 just above 1:00, so you have some idea where I am at for an old guy. Maybe someone has swam in a similar race and can give some insight.
Are you kidding, no race is going to allow fins or paddles.
Why not?
A mixed up 100 IM was just offered at the B70 World Champs in Texas.
My fastest 100 would be with a monofin, all underwater except for the flip turns.
Are you kidding, no race is going to allow fins or paddles. If that was the case I would just bring a kayak. LOL. Yeah, I guess in the end straight free is the fastest way through it, but I have always wondered if an underwater *** stroke off the dive would make a difference. I guess Phelps would just dolphin kick the whole thing. Thanks for the comments.
Can you push off the bottom?
Can a teamate help you by giving a pull or push?
Can you pull on the lane lines?
Can you wear a dorkel?
Can you duct tape your arms and legs for compression?
I'll keep pondering.
Why not?
A mixed up 100 IM was just offered at the B70 World Champs in Texas.
My fastest 100 would be with a monofin, all underwater except for the flip turns.
I wonder how fast we could all go with a 100 monofin? What's your guess? I wonder if a 100 SCY would be faster or slower than a 100 LCM since the turns will slow you down.
