What's your average 1000m time?

Mr Marri

So what kind of times are you averaging for 1000m?
Mine is about 19-21mins in a quiet 25m pool is this painfully slow or would it be an ok average for a non-club swimmer.
If I learn to tumble turn would it make much of a difference?

hidinginthebush

It's pretty good for a non-club swimmer Tumble-turning definitely helps, though it will be annoying when you start off doing them as you miss that tiny break you get every length Just remember to blow out your nose when you tumble and you'll be flying in no time!

Many moons ago when I swam in a club I'd be hitting about 13:30 or thereabouts, but that level of commitment has since left me I'm afraid. When I can get to the pool now it's more like 17:30

okane1

In OW swims in distances from 2.5km to 6km, I try to average 15mins per 1000m. Shorter distances, I'll be aiming for 1.25min per 100m = 14.20mins per 1000m. Havent swam a timed 1000m in the pool for a while, I'll try it out tonight and see how I get on.

Been able to tumble turn and kick after the push off will make a big difference to your time.

Mr Marri

hidinginthebush wrote: »

Many moons ago when I swam in a club I'd be hitting about 13:30

okane1 wrote: »

I'll be aiming for 1.25min per 100m = 14.20mins per 1000m.

Those time are literally un-imaginable quick for me.....I'd only be at the half way point and you guys would nearly be finished :eek:. Hell you could be changed and be drinking a cup of tea by the time I get out .

hidinginthebush

Mr Marri wrote: »

Those time are literally un-imaginable quick for me.....I'd only be at the half way point and you guys would nearly be finished :eek:. Hell you could be changed and be drinking a cup of tea by the time I get out .

Once maybe, now I just dodder along

If you're looking at improving your time, I'd say to focus on doing sets of 8 200's at about 4:30, but try to get in before the 3:50 mark or so. When you're happy with those move up to 400's at 8:30 and try to do it in 7:45 or so. Then start to decrease the time. Before you know it you'll be destroying your previous 1K time.

Also, tumbling definitely helps! Once you get used to the dis-orientation and remember to blow out your nose that is

kris71

mine would be between 15-16 min

building up your physical abilities is one thing but for someone who has no club experience in my opinion technique development will give better results

Mr Marri

Hi Guys, thanks for the advise, I'll definitely concentrate on the 200m, as I'm sure a good 200m is better than a poor 1km.

I've been practicing with a couple of drills, Leg only, 1 arm swimming, hand over hand, shoulder touching. But would be gratefully if there are any drills I could do to improve the leg arm co-ordination as I seem to have a random number of kicks between strokes.

I've a couple of questions about technique......
Does it matter if your kick is not horsizontal? ie kicking at say 45 degrees to the water surface? but both legs stay parrellel
I've noticed from watching the good swimmers on youtube that they spend a lot of time with one shoulder out of the water?

Sorry about all the question

kris71

hmm try goswim.tv to find out some interesting drills they are a bit of a competition to TotalImmersion that I would represent so I can't be more precise I'm afraid but most of the videos they have are great. Proper coordination of arms and legs is something that certainly require a lot of practice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeBYur3k6_0 <- this video might be helpful but it's mainly focused on hip drive ,it will show you the timing as well, steps 1,2,3,4 are all happen almost simultaneously but it is a kinetic chain that starts with the leg, however in total immersion we do some things differently - two beat kick for example so - so others my disagree with me

now about diagonal kick - there is nothing wrong with it, its main porpoise is to aid your rotation, some elite swimmers does 2 diagonal and 4 'horizontal' kicks in their 6 beat action, in long distance swimming diagonal 2 beat kick is a popular way to save energy - I'm using that one myself and its working really nice for me.

hidinginthebush

A drill that really helped me was you do a 50m where you take a stroke - do 12 kicks, stroke - do 12 on the other side. Make sure you get right onto your side with the arm on the side you're lying on extended while he other is by your side. Then do 50 with 10 kicks, then 8, then 6, then 3.

okane1

just did my 1km for rehab in 12.59.30. wanted under 13mins and just got it!

mad m

okane1 wrote: »

just did my 1km for rehab in 12.59.30. wanted under 13mins and just got it!

Well done.....









Swine:)

ician

If only I could count to 40 one time...

kris71

Had the same problem, get it sorted with poolmate watch a bit pricey but there was no other option for me, always loose count around 14 %)