Breaking 1:00 in the 100 free SCY for the 1st time
Former Member
I'm interested in hearing from people that did it for the 1st time in their life as a Masters swimmer. Who is the oldest out there to accomplish this feat?
I'm 42 and went for a best of 101.xx for the 2nd season in a row. I think I am going to do it, maybe next year. But I know I am not getting younger.:frustrated:
Kicking is definately important, but refining technique should also help you get under a minute. Establishing a good body line and a good catch with high elbow and fingers down should also help. I've seen distance swimmers who hold a minute pace using great body position and distance per stroke.
I'm not a great kicker and I eventually got under a minute. Below are my 50's and 100's since I started swimming. I'm 46 now, started swimming at 40.
4/2/2006 30.28 1:10.24
4/30/2006 28.70 1:08.76
1/21/2007 26.86 1:04.00
3/11/2007 26.83 1:03.22
4/28/2007 26.85 1:01.75
11/4/2007 27.16 1:03.98
2/9/2008 1:02.52
4/5/2008 26.60 1:01.04
10/26/2008 59.31
1/25/2009 26.21 58.01
3/15/2009 30.38 1:00.27
2/7/2010 29.57 1:00.68
3/7/2010 26.52 57.92
3/27/2011 26.09
Kicking is definately important, but refining technique should also help you get under a minute. Establishing a good body line and a good catch with high elbow and fingers down should also help. I've seen distance swimmers who hold a minute pace using great body position and distance per stroke.
I'm not a great kicker and I eventually got under a minute. Below are my 50's and 100's since I started swimming. I'm 46 now, started swimming at 40.
4/2/2006 30.28 1:10.24
4/30/2006 28.70 1:08.76
1/21/2007 26.86 1:04.00
3/11/2007 26.83 1:03.22
4/28/2007 26.85 1:01.75
11/4/2007 27.16 1:03.98
2/9/2008 1:02.52
4/5/2008 26.60 1:01.04
10/26/2008 59.31
1/25/2009 26.21 58.01
3/15/2009 30.38 1:00.27
2/7/2010 29.57 1:00.68
3/7/2010 26.52 57.92
3/27/2011 26.09
