Is It Possible to Swim Sub 26s for a Long Course 50m Free by the End of the Year?

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Hi guys…

I used to swim competitively from ages 6 to 13, with my fastest 50m freestyle time being 28.7 seconds. I’m 18 now, and I’ve gotten taller, bigger, and stronger since then. I’ve recently started getting back into swimming, going about 3 times a week.

My goal is to see if I can hit a sub 26-second time in the long course 50m freestyle by the end of the year. I’m considering increasing my practice frequency to 6 times a week. Given my background and current training plan, do you think it’s realistic for me to achieve this goal within the year?

Any advice on training strategies or tips to help reach this target would be greatly appreciated…Thanks :wink:

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Check your current time now to gauge your progress. With summer wrapping up, it might be tough to find an LCM pool still in use.

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In just three months, I cut 4 seconds off my 50 SCM time. Make sure you’re practicing effectively, as quality matters just as much as quantity.

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I had my best time when I was 21. You have a chance if you train harder and do more dryland.