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fishgutzy
fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
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For a years I had to use the ladder or steps to get out of the pool after swimming.

About a month ago I could finally lift out to sit and get out after 90(4.11km) laps.
Last weekend I was able to lift out to knee after 110 laps (5km). That is a big Biden deal for me. :bigsmile:

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  • SwimtotheEnd
    SwimtotheEnd Posts: 69 Member
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    I hear you. And its caused a smile.

    I have at times resembled a seal trying to climb out the pool.

    If you ever get to the foot that the young guns do, I'll be so jealous.

    Congrats
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
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    I hear you. And its caused a smile.

    I have at times resembled a seal trying to climb out the pool.

    If you ever get to the foot that the young guns do, I'll be so jealous.

    Congrats

    Yah, those kids practically do hands stand getting out :)
  • onwarddownward
    onwarddownward Posts: 1,683 Member
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    Great NSV! I'm still swimming to the ladder. Oh well.
  • matthew_b
    matthew_b Posts: 137 Member
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    Yah, those kids practically do hands stand getting out :)

    I swim next to the high school swim team many days. There are a couple of guys that jump from the bottom of the pool up to the deck and land on their feet. I know I'll NEVER reach that point. But I did love the day when I could put my foot on the deck and step out.
  • onwarddownward
    onwarddownward Posts: 1,683 Member
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    My 14 year old son, who swims every day in a class called Aquatics for Life (a wonderful class, in my opinion) can lift himself out of the water with his hands on the deck and lifting himself up backwards so that his rump hits the deck. He's amazing.

    But, he still can't go under without holding his nose. I am trying to teach him to trust himself and start face bubbling.

    jan

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