2019 World Clinic Jack Bauerle: Training the 200 and 400 IM (Audio)
Jack Baurle shared insights on training the 200 and 400 IM, emphasizing the importance of variety and specific sets. He highlighted the benefits of the 400 IM for overall swimming improvement, citing examples like Haley Flickinger and Melanie Margalis. Jack discussed specific workouts, including 150s with descending backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle, and the importance of pain tolerance and technique. He also mentioned the significance of transition sets and the role of butterfly pull in maintaining strength. Additionally, Jack shared personal anecdotes about mentors and the impact of get-out swims on motivation.