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I want to roll a sub :30 50 free......in my dreams I want a sick number like a 25 sec 50 free.

7EURH
7 months ago

So far....I'm down to 31:34

What percentage of my daily workout should be just speed oriented and what percentage  logging yards with sets of 200s or more?

How often in say a week should I be training with USRPT workouts?

How often should I be using gear like a parachute for resistance? Do a couple hundies each training session or only every so often?

Is there anywhere here that I can look at a workout program that is like "ok your race is two months out.....here's workouts that will help you peak in eight weeks? It seems so many workouts here are just people posting "this was a killer workout" Ok great but if it isn't part of a structured plan then what benefit is it to me? Or....can you make the argument that hey, just pick any workout it's all going to the same goal no matter how you get there? 

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  • 0 6 months ago

    Swim fast in practice = swim fast in your race

    Don't forget to work out outside of the pool too: lift weights, stretch, all that good stuff. Weights are sooo important for getting faster!!! (Just be sure and use good form and don't "ego lift" - you won't be faster if you tear your rotator cuff)

    Logging laps, yardage, that's good for your heart and lungs but try to keep good habits and technique. You can always go on run, walk, and jog too for endurance. Bike ride. Play basketball. Get endurance so you can hold your breath longer. Do no breathers.

    How is your general physical fitness? Improve that = improve your swim times.

    Also focus on technique: tight streamlines, strong underwater dolphin kicks, good catch and pull with a high elbow, swimming with your head down, snappy flip turns, strong push off the wall, quick dive... the list goes on and on and you'll never get it perfect.

    Everything is going to help!

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  • 0 6 months ago

    Swim fast in practice = swim fast in your race

    Don't forget to work out outside of the pool too: lift weights, stretch, all that good stuff. Weights are sooo important for getting faster!!! (Just be sure and use good form and don't "ego lift" - you won't be faster if you tear your rotator cuff)

    Logging laps, yardage, that's good for your heart and lungs but try to keep good habits and technique. You can always go on run, walk, and jog too for endurance. Bike ride. Play basketball. Get endurance so you can hold your breath longer. Do no breathers.

    How is your general physical fitness? Improve that = improve your swim times.

    Also focus on technique: tight streamlines, strong underwater dolphin kicks, good catch and pull with a high elbow, swimming with your head down, snappy flip turns, strong push off the wall, quick dive... the list goes on and on and you'll never get it perfect.

    Everything is going to help!

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