USPRT Workouts?

miklcct, Something to think about - for whatever you attempt. There is a theory that it takes 10,000 hrs to become successful in whatever field you are attempting. That is 20 hrs/week for 10 years. Longer if you cannot devote that much time per week. I believe this concept is true of any endeavor and swimming is even harder because it is not a "natural" activity for our species. So think about it. You have been at this about 3 years and at an age which is past the prime time when learning new skills comes easy and usually under frequent feedback. You have, at most, 1200 hours of repetition towards that 10,000. It takes time. Long, boring time. Can't speak for the others - I have been at this, seriously, for 53 years and have accumulated about 30,000 practice hours. How can you expect to be as accomplished as Jeff or Kari or me given the amount of time you have invested so far? Short answer - you can't and shouldn't. Your knowledge/experience level is just not there. You are trying, researching, and experimenting, but it is without guidance or direction which leads to the frustration you feel. So, you have a challenge - how do I improve my technique if I don't have access to a club/coach? I suggest you talk to the coaches and see if they will allow you to do some kind of modified training, so you don't get in the way of the faster swimmers and can get feedback. To improve you need a structured practice with a coach to guide you. And, don't fight them - just listen and do what they ask. What you are doing now is the definition of insanity.... Paul

miklcct, Something to think about - for whatever you attempt. There is a theory that it takes 10,000 hrs to become successful in whatever field you are attempting. That is 20 hrs/week for 10 years. Longer if you cannot devote that much time per week. I believe this concept is true of any endeavor and swimming is even harder because it is not a "natural" activity for our species. So think about it. You have been at this about 3 years and at an age which is past the prime time when learning new skills comes easy and usually under frequent feedback. You have, at most, 1200 hours of repetition towards that 10,000. It takes time. Long, boring time. Can't speak for the others - I have been at this, seriously, for 53 years and have accumulated about 30,000 practice hours. How can you expect to be as accomplished as Jeff or Kari or me given the amount of time you have invested so far? Short answer - you can't and shouldn't. Your knowledge/experience level is just not there. You are trying, researching, and experimenting, but it is without guidance or direction which leads to the frustration you feel. So, you have a challenge - how do I improve my technique if I don't have access to a club/coach? I suggest you talk to the coaches and see if they will allow you to do some kind of modified training, so you don't get in the way of the faster swimmers and can get feedback. To improve you need a structured practice with a coach to guide you. And, don't fight them - just listen and do what they ask. What you are doing now is the definition of insanity.... Paul