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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Thx. Quicksilver.
My overall kilometers/week are less than 50 -60% compare to the past.
I also not sure how big of a issue less kilometers/week are for the second half performance of my 200m race right now??
You're welcome. I also practice less than 60% of where I had been 30 years ago. And by comparison, my 200 time is about 8 to 9 seconds slower. (Maybe more...as back then we used to do the old fashioned bucket turns.) That said, even with the limited pool time, I still train for endurance because that's what the 200 is. An endurance sprint. We also mix in some speed work 2 days a week.
Most adult swimmers are still strong competitors. But at the end of the day, it's more about enjoying an activity for life rather than trying to compete with a 20 year old version of one's self. :) When I rejoined the sport about 8 years ago, the first few races were fun, but also a humbling experience. For me, it was a good idea to let go of the past and establish a new time standard for the current age and stage in life.
Good luck with your training!
Thx. Quicksilver.
My overall kilometers/week are less than 50 -60% compare to the past.
I also not sure how big of a issue less kilometers/week are for the second half performance of my 200m race right now??
You're welcome. I also practice less than 60% of where I had been 30 years ago. And by comparison, my 200 time is about 8 to 9 seconds slower. (Maybe more...as back then we used to do the old fashioned bucket turns.) That said, even with the limited pool time, I still train for endurance because that's what the 200 is. An endurance sprint. We also mix in some speed work 2 days a week.
Most adult swimmers are still strong competitors. But at the end of the day, it's more about enjoying an activity for life rather than trying to compete with a 20 year old version of one's self. :) When I rejoined the sport about 8 years ago, the first few races were fun, but also a humbling experience. For me, it was a good idea to let go of the past and establish a new time standard for the current age and stage in life.
Good luck with your training!
