The short-course pool (25 m) and long-course pool (50 m) are two completely different things. In a perfect world, every club/athlete should have the chance to train in either a short-course or long-course pool as they see fit. Of course the best preparation for racing in a long-course pool is to train in one, but lots of clubs/swimmers never get the chance to train in a 50 m pool. So what is the best way to train in a 25 m pool ready to race in an Olympic-size pool?
Here are some tips to make it easier to adapt to a 50 m pool.
1. Work on your technique. Technique should be the main focus of your training. It is important to correct technical flaws during your first training sessions. This will help you when swimming in an Olympic-size pool. Indeed, you will have twice as many problems racing in a 50 m pool if you do not have the right technique.
An efficient swimming technique will not just mean less physical issues it will also increase your strength and endurance. Training in a short-course pool allows swimmers to improve their turns, underwater phases and kicks off the wall, thereby allowing them to focus on swimming perfectly in the 50 m pool. Working on your technique is vital for top performances in a 50 m pool.
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