Treat the 100 free as three distinct physiological asks stacked together: the underwater breakout (free speed most swimmers leave on the table), the first 50 (phosphocreatine, all-out), and the second 50 (glycolytic, where re-acceleration off the wall and form under fatigue decide the race). Each segment needs its own training block — starts as their own drill, 25s/12.5s for peak speed and turnover, and 50s at goal pace to teach holding form across a meaningful distance.
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