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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I always negative split. I do this in both swimming and running. There is no better feeling then to know that no one is going to past you at the end of a race and that you can past that swimmer that is right in front of you towards the end of the race. It can be hard when some swimmers go out fast at the beginning of a race but you have to remind yourself to hold back a little and work on catching them towards the end. I do have to say I do this with anything that is a 200 or longer. Just swim the first half at 100% and the second half at 110%. Then you know you did your very best.
I always negative split. I do this in both swimming and running. There is no better feeling then to know that no one is going to past you at the end of a race and that you can past that swimmer that is right in front of you towards the end of the race. It can be hard when some swimmers go out fast at the beginning of a race but you have to remind yourself to hold back a little and work on catching them towards the end. I do have to say I do this with anything that is a 200 or longer. Just swim the first half at 100% and the second half at 110%. Then you know you did your very best.
