At a recent swim meet I went 2:03.90 in my 200 Free, but a 59.50 in my 100 and a 27.50 in my 50. My best times in the 100 and 50 are 58.00 and 25.90, respectively, but those times were from about a month ago and I definitely should've improved on those by now. Comparatively, my 200 Free time a month ago was a 2:08.30. I definitely have the ability to break 25.00 in my 50 and 57.00 in my 100, but it just isn't happening. I think it's just mental, and if anyone has a suggestion to improve my mental preparation for sprints, I'd really appreciate it.
2007-01-14 14:40:46 · 6 answers · asked by samdaman99x 2 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Remember, sprinting can be fickle sometimes. when you get into longer distances (not that 200 is really long, but it's not a sprint) things get more consistent.
Try working on reaction time. (starts off the block, even some stuff that is not necessarily in the water) Try sprinting with a "Parachute" or using elastic bands to spring 25's.
Maybe you're a middle distance swimmer at heart! From the times you mentioned, you seem to be good at holding consistent times for a longer period of time.
2007-01-15 00:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you might just be a distance swimmer. i go a 26.02 in the 50, a 57 in the 100, and a 2:06 in the 200. my 500 is a disgraceful 6:19. i am somewhat of a sprinter and your 200 time is one i would die for.
2007-01-15 01:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by palm_of_buddha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good time !!! for improving any sprint ability you should :
1 - Work on the same distance with more resistance, for example ; to improve your 50m sprint you can swim in clothes 50m which will increase the resistance.
2- Increase the distance , for example ; If you want to improve your 100m sprint ability you can do 110m ( that will improve your finish )
Good luck !!!
2007-01-15 05:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For sprinting, do intervals.
Set a goal time for each distance, thats close (a few seconds off) of your original time. Swim 6 or 8 of them, and make all your intevals.
2007-01-15 08:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by Birch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.. if it's mental then I should say perhaps you need to build up some self confidence. Believe in your strength and such. There's a saying that goes something like there's no point in working hard if you don't believe in your strength.
2007-01-15 00:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Slayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All i can really say is your times are amazing but anyway you just have to push yourself and keep pushing yourself reassuring yourself that you can do it and also try to take not that many breathes.
2007-01-14 23:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by Shelby N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋