Let me throw another question out there. I understand the term negative split - in a 100 yard swim, the second 50 should be faster than the first 50. BUT, what throws me is how the heck you accomplish that!
When I'm swimming and doing 100's I usually go all out, so by logic my second 50 is going to be slower than my first 50 because I've already expended a bunch of energy. So if I'm supposed to negative split these things, am I only to go 80% or so for the first 50 and then 100% on the second one?
Any input on this would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Originally posted by bckirkland
So if I'm supposed to negative split these things, am I only to go 80% or so for the first 50 and then 100% on the second one?
Yes. The idea is to work on the second half of your swim so you don't die in a race. In a race it wouldn't be a good idea to negative split a short race such as a 100, but it is a good idea to even or negative split a distance event, such as a 1500/1650.
Originally posted by bckirkland
So if I'm supposed to negative split these things, am I only to go 80% or so for the first 50 and then 100% on the second one?
Yes. The idea is to work on the second half of your swim so you don't die in a race. In a race it wouldn't be a good idea to negative split a short race such as a 100, but it is a good idea to even or negative split a distance event, such as a 1500/1650.
