Subject: Wanted: Opinions on Swim Training. Ok, I know I'll get many opinions on what to do here, but if you place an opinion please tell why you think it's a good way to move ahead with swim training. My freestyle is terrible. I can manage 2:05-2:10 per 100yds using my sidestroke. At the peak last season was was doing 1:55-2:00 per 100yds with my sidestroke. I have several paths I could take from here. 1. I have the TI book and DVD, I can do the first drill fairly well in my opinion, but not sure I would say I've mastered it yet. Plan One would be to continue working on these drills exclusively. 2. I can manage one length in the pool freestyle before I need to rest. My form isn't that great and I'm in terrible 'swim' shape right now. Plan Two would be to swim freestyle and rest between each length, working on my form and fitness. 3. Plan Three would be to work about half the workout on my freestyle, with rest after each length and then do a continue sidestroke swim for the remaining time in the pool. 4. Plan Four would be to say screw the freestyle right now, work on the continuous swim using sidestroke and get into better shape and then return to the TI drills and my freestyle. Ok, please provide all your opinions but support your opinions with reasons why you believe one of these or something different is the best course of action. Yes, I know a Master's class or such would be best, but at this time it isn't an option. Thanks, Chris. |