Recently, since this summer, my dps has increased. Over the summer, I swam in a 25 meter pool. Now I'm back inside in a 25 yard pool. My DPS has had real problems. When I do 1-arm drills & catch-up drills, my dps is okay 14 to 16 strokes. Also, if I use paddles I can keep my stroke count down artound 14 for 1000 yds. Then, in a mile, I will end up at around 22 strokes. My time begins to fall apart. I am also exhausted at the end.
Does anyone have as suggestion?
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Sounds like you are just gettin plain pooped out. Do you swim w/ a coach? I would ask him/her what sets you could do to build up your strength/endurance so your DPS doesn't fall apart in the mile.
I don't like using paddles, I think they take away the natural feeling of the water, plus they can screw up your shoulders/elbows. I just think, if you don't compete w/ them, don't use 'em. I hate using kickboards too... such a rebel.
Good luck... I have a lot of respect for those who dare to swim the mile!
S.
Sounds like you are just gettin plain pooped out. Do you swim w/ a coach? I would ask him/her what sets you could do to build up your strength/endurance so your DPS doesn't fall apart in the mile.
I don't like using paddles, I think they take away the natural feeling of the water, plus they can screw up your shoulders/elbows. I just think, if you don't compete w/ them, don't use 'em. I hate using kickboards too... such a rebel.
Good luck... I have a lot of respect for those who dare to swim the mile!
S.
