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!
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Are you referring to negative splitting in practice or in competition? Most swimmers do not negative split 100 yard or meter races. Ideally the first 50 should be about one second slower than your best 50 time, and the second 50 should be within two seconds of the first. Your ability to follow this formula probably depends on your training. I'm not aware of any of the Olympic swimmers negative splitting 100s in competition.
Are you referring to negative splitting in practice or in competition? Most swimmers do not negative split 100 yard or meter races. Ideally the first 50 should be about one second slower than your best 50 time, and the second 50 should be within two seconds of the first. Your ability to follow this formula probably depends on your training. I'm not aware of any of the Olympic swimmers negative splitting 100s in competition.
