I'm considering doing my first LCM meet this summer. I have access to LC facilities, but currently train on my own and SCY pools are my closest/most convenient options. If I do a meet, I will probably only swim free/*** events. I may entertain a 200IM, but that's highly unlikely ;) What's the best way to prepare for long course in a yards pool? Thank you!
Amanda
Will you folks forgive me if I thought this thread was an April Fools joke, a couple of days late?
(I'm a Newbie, so I am totally prepared to be SCHOOLED for my ignorance/ineptitude/temerity. Hit me!! Hit me hard!!!)
How can SC swimming be inadequate for LC?
I was a runner for 45 years. How can road/trail/indoor (200m) track running be inadequate for outdoor (400m track) races?
My brain is not wired to understand this thread. You experienced swimmers will no-doubt help me understand the errors of my thinking.
You hit your highest velocity in the pool when pushing off a wall, while also giving your arms a few seconds rest while you're in streamline.
In LCM, you only have half the number of walls, so you're missing that opportunity to relaunch. You're swimming more, turning less.
Not to mention that meters races are approximately 10% longer than equivalent yards races, which dictates adjustments to your pacing. Not a huge deal with 50 meter sprints, but it compounds as you move up to longer distances.
It's a very different feeling when you first do it, and takes some time to adjust.
I actually enjoy it, because I feel I can get into a better rhythm with my stroke.
My former coach used to have us swim 125 yd repeats short course when preparing for 100 meter long course events. But the best thing is to just swim as much LCM as you can.
We're fortunate that our club swims long course 2-3 times per week during the season.
All that being said, the absolute scariest moment in my Masters swimming career came when I climbed on the blocks for a 50 meter butterfly race and stared down the length of the pool, wondering if I could even do it.
Will you folks forgive me if I thought this thread was an April Fools joke, a couple of days late?
(I'm a Newbie, so I am totally prepared to be SCHOOLED for my ignorance/ineptitude/temerity. Hit me!! Hit me hard!!!)
How can SC swimming be inadequate for LC?
I was a runner for 45 years. How can road/trail/indoor (200m) track running be inadequate for outdoor (400m track) races?
My brain is not wired to understand this thread. You experienced swimmers will no-doubt help me understand the errors of my thinking.
You hit your highest velocity in the pool when pushing off a wall, while also giving your arms a few seconds rest while you're in streamline.
In LCM, you only have half the number of walls, so you're missing that opportunity to relaunch. You're swimming more, turning less.
Not to mention that meters races are approximately 10% longer than equivalent yards races, which dictates adjustments to your pacing. Not a huge deal with 50 meter sprints, but it compounds as you move up to longer distances.
It's a very different feeling when you first do it, and takes some time to adjust.
I actually enjoy it, because I feel I can get into a better rhythm with my stroke.
My former coach used to have us swim 125 yd repeats short course when preparing for 100 meter long course events. But the best thing is to just swim as much LCM as you can.
We're fortunate that our club swims long course 2-3 times per week during the season.
All that being said, the absolute scariest moment in my Masters swimming career came when I climbed on the blocks for a 50 meter butterfly race and stared down the length of the pool, wondering if I could even do it.
