I posted about 6 weeks ago asking for workout advice on how to lower my time in the 100 free. I am now down to a 1:02. I have been focusing on my kicking, my technique and most of my workouts are at race pace. I would like some workout advice on how to strengthen my last 25. I notice a considerable drop off in strength and my technique tends to fall apart in that last lap. Anyone have thoughts or advice?
Great workout this morning. 6 x 100 on the 3:00 really sprinting the last 25. I held about a 1:10. I then did the same with 75's and 50's. I thought is was a great set, really taxed the muscles on the last 25 of every set. Thanks for the help.
Nice job!!!! But be careful here. Don't fall into trap of just swimming fast as you can AT THAT TIME. Be very conscious of your technique, keep your strokes out in front of you, long and with a good catch, make sure your hands are not slapping the water on entry, get good extension and make sure your getting good body roll. Keep your head down and sneak your breaths. Keep your kick strong and tight.
Granted there are times when it's OK to just blow out your body but don't fall into the trap of swimming hard with horrible technique.
Keep up the hard work and you'll get there sooner than you think.
Edit: Forgot to ask, what were your splits for that 1:02. If you could post those, that would help. Also your best 50 free time.
Great workout this morning. 6 x 100 on the 3:00 really sprinting the last 25. I held about a 1:10. I then did the same with 75's and 50's. I thought is was a great set, really taxed the muscles on the last 25 of every set. Thanks for the help.
Nice job!!!! But be careful here. Don't fall into trap of just swimming fast as you can AT THAT TIME. Be very conscious of your technique, keep your strokes out in front of you, long and with a good catch, make sure your hands are not slapping the water on entry, get good extension and make sure your getting good body roll. Keep your head down and sneak your breaths. Keep your kick strong and tight.
Granted there are times when it's OK to just blow out your body but don't fall into the trap of swimming hard with horrible technique.
Keep up the hard work and you'll get there sooner than you think.
Edit: Forgot to ask, what were your splits for that 1:02. If you could post those, that would help. Also your best 50 free time.
