excellence wrote:I’ve just recently started doing the WP, and I love it.
Ex - you are not the only one. I just started the WP in mid Sept '08 & quite like it also.
excellence wrote:I certified with IRTCI in December...
You are one diligent person. Makes sense you like the WP.
excellence wrote:I haven’t figured out how to pace myself properly yet. I’ve had a few bad “fly and die” sessions. So anyone with any advice on how to pace myself...I know negative splits are good, but I can’t get my bearings yet...given that I’ve been doing this for 1.5 months, what’s the best way to find my pacing?
Though it is not an exact science, you might try using 'Paul's Law' (double the distance => add 5s/500m) for your next 2K. If your best 500m is 2:01, try the 2K at an avg of 2:11. Start out at 2:11 & see if you can hold it all the way through - looks like it would be a PB by quite a margin.
Alternatively, you could try the negative split approach to hit the same average - 800m@2:12; 600m@2:11;400m@2:10;200m@2:09(or as fast as you can).
If you can go faster, go for it. If it is too hard, try again at a slightly slower pace.
excellence wrote:Also, Level 4 is my favorite...I can’t seem to hit 16spm. 17-18spm, barely.
I also had a tough time at the beginning, but can now go down to 14 without trouble. The lower stroke rates come with practice. Someone on the UK forum suggested a nifty approach - count one one the drive and 2,3,4 on the recovery. That should get you pretty close.
We are all finding our way. Welcome to the club !
Cheers. Patrick.