Hi guys I am new to this forum. :)
I am apologazie for my bad english first I am from germany.
I was a former competition- swimmer (200m backstroke) until 22-23 than took a break from sport. I comeback 2 years ago in masters swimming (30age groupe)
I had two longcourse meetings in 200m backstroke so far. The first one was one year ago on the german national masters. My time was 2:22 (1:08 first 100m)
The second one was last weekend (not shaped and tapared) and I improved to 2:20 (1:08). I am looking forward to german nationals next month.
But to be honest both races were not optimal. I feel like I am stuggling with my performence in competition.
I also guess that I have some fear to get to 100% and tast my limit in my age of 31.
Now my question how long do you guys think it takes to swim a optimal 200m race again?
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I wish you the best in reaching your goals. My best race was 15 years ago. I don't think I will ever see anything near the :53 range for my 100 back again. I honestly don't know if I will ever see anything under a 1:00 in that - but who knows. It sounds like you are doing something right though.
The first thing would be to get back to being as fit as you were then. 200's really take it out of you. I found them to be some of the most tiring events, as it is a controlled sprint for the entire 200. I usually tried to get out to a good start on first 50, and back off just a little on the next 50 (still swimming hard into the walls in and out of turns), and then build back up the next 100. I would rather swim springs or distance than 200's, so I am sure someone will come along with much more solid advice.
I wish you the best in reaching your goals. My best race was 15 years ago. I don't think I will ever see anything near the :53 range for my 100 back again. I honestly don't know if I will ever see anything under a 1:00 in that - but who knows. It sounds like you are doing something right though.
The first thing would be to get back to being as fit as you were then. 200's really take it out of you. I found them to be some of the most tiring events, as it is a controlled sprint for the entire 200. I usually tried to get out to a good start on first 50, and back off just a little on the next 50 (still swimming hard into the walls in and out of turns), and then build back up the next 100. I would rather swim springs or distance than 200's, so I am sure someone will come along with much more solid advice.
