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Newbie saying hello
EmmaSlan
Posts: 19 Member
Hi there, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Emma, mid thirties from Ireland. I swam competitively as a child but dropped out mid teens when I started to put weight on. Unsurprisingly I continued to put on weight and avoided appearing in a swimsuit at all costs for years.
This year I made a New Years Resolution to get back in the pool and in February I signed up to a Swim for a Mile Challenge. The challenge swim is 2 weeks away now and I am successfully (if very slowly) swimming the mile distance!
I am loving the swimming but it would be great to be able to chat to other swimmers which is why I'm so delighted to find this group!
This year I made a New Years Resolution to get back in the pool and in February I signed up to a Swim for a Mile Challenge. The challenge swim is 2 weeks away now and I am successfully (if very slowly) swimming the mile distance!
I am loving the swimming but it would be great to be able to chat to other swimmers which is why I'm so delighted to find this group!
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Welcome Emma!
You'll find lots of great people on here, to keep you motivated!
Congrats on getting back in the water!0 -
Three cheers for slow miles! I'm right there with you0
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Yes, welcome! We have all sorts of swimmers in all sorts of places. It's definitely a nice place to share.0
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Welcome, Emma - it really is a great group here!!!!0
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Hi there, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Emma, mid thirties from Ireland. I swam competitively as a child but dropped out mid teens when I started to put weight on. Unsurprisingly I continued to put on weight and avoided appearing in a swimsuit at all costs for years.
This year I made a New Years Resolution to get back in the pool and in February I signed up to a Swim for a Mile Challenge. The challenge swim is 2 weeks away now and I am successfully (if very slowly) swimming the mile distance!
I am loving the swimming but it would be great to be able to chat to other swimmers which is why I'm so delighted to find this group!
I am new too! Would love to be your Pal!0 -
Welcome to Chlorine Addicts. Take the time to read some of the previous threads for encouragement, ideas and fun.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1433441/the-15-tribes-of-outdoor-swimming-long-but-fun-post#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1342951/did-you-swim-today#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10143456/why-do-you-swim#latest0 -
Welcome to you also, beneita!!!0
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Welcome to all the new folks who found us!! This is a great group of friendly, supportive swimmers with a huge variety of skills and experience. We're glad you're here
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Welcome and congratulations on getting to the mile distance so quickly. There's no better exercise.0
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