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In addition to thunder and/or lightning they will close a pool in the rain if it makes it difficult for the lifeguard to see the bottom of the pool.... Bruce - I would bet it's because they're new to you & I would also bet that you were more deliberate with your stroke.... All freestyle today - 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 1500,…
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In addition to thunder and/or lightning they will close a pool in the rain if it makes it difficult for the lifeguard to see the bottom of the pool.... Bruce - I would bet it's because they're new to you & I would also bet that you were more deliberate with your stroke.... All freestyle today - 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 1500,…
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Another thing to remember is to not "over-breathe". By that I mean you don't need to fill your lungs to absolute maximum capacity & expel every molecule of breath. Think about doing cardio out of the water, like walking or running, you control your breathing. The same should hold true while swimming - just take in enough…
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I know what you mean, with the right selection of junk food & my laptop I could easily undo all the work I've done in a hurry......
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It just takes time, I know it can be tough to be patient but take the long term view & you will get there. Just keep adding what you can, keeping in mind that it will not happen overnight, & you'll be surprised by how quickly you're feeling stronger.....
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Good point, Gutzy - dry land work will definitely help with strength.....
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Gutzy - look on YouTube for videos of a "catch-up" drill, you hold the one hand out in front until the other gets there & then you pull.....
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Have you tried practicing breathing either against the wall or with a kickboard?
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Curly - seems to me you're quitting being a quitter ;)
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The weekend off did a world of good, felt much stronger in the water today: 250 free, 500 free, 1000 free, 5 x 200 IM, 200 free, 3 x 200 IM, 2 x 100 IM, 1000 free, 500 free, 250 free in 97 minutes.....
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Minimal > 0
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Any of it will help, the more you swim the stronger you get & the more endurance you will develop - it just takes time. Like anything else, the more time you can commit to it the quicker the endurance will build. Take a longer term view, you're in this for the long haul & you will be able to do more. Working with equipment…
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I was taught (& have subsequently taught) to not let the rotation really go down past the hips because you want to keep your focus & effort directed on going forward. Too much rotation causes that energy to fly out from side to side. I rotate my shoulders, allowing my stroke to reach out further overhead, but that rotation…
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Nice workout, AQ!!!! I would bet when you feel the feet engaging you're pointing the toes back at the wall you just left.....
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I've never tried rotating the board itself, it seems to me like it would take me away from the natural position..... UncreativeMe123 - your torso will naturally turn some, but you don't really want more than that. You especially don't want the rotation going down through the hips & into the legs. In order to rotate for…
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I'm with you Gutzy - I figure all the tracking I need is when I go to the doctor & my blood pressure is right where it needs to be & my resting pulse rate is in the high 40's - low 50's I'm doing OK.....
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You're feeling the triceps more because they have more of a chance to engage, they're necessary for the more powerful pull.....
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All freestyle today: 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 1500, 1000, 500, 250 - not quite as much of a slog as yesterday, but my arms still felt very heavy.....
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I checked with my food, none of it is offended by any terms used to describe it & it promised it's feelings won't get hurt..........
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Juliet - going to the pull buoy is a fantastic next step!!!!
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LOL, ashpile.....
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Any of the 3 are fine, as long as you aren't lifting your head and/or body up out of the water. It's important to have your face in the water, looking at the bottom like when you are swimming the full stroke & make sure you rotate the head to the side without lifting it up. Even if you aren't practicing breathing you…
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Fantastic, gently - please keep us posted on what you learn.....
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Thanks, gently, glad you had a good day & I hope the same happens again next time for you :smile:
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At least that's what it felt like - it was a real slog getting through it today......
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Curly - You can do 1 of 3 things: 1) Work 1 side for a length & trail that arm behind so that the shoulder is cleared out of the way 2) Do exactly what you said, pull 1 arm down so that the shoulder clears & you can turn your head, then put it back on the board - this would allow you to work both sides during the same…
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#1 is the proper way for the reason you both do it - it keeps the body in proper alignment. Both of the other methods are borne out of doing it the "easy" way but they both unnecessarily create bad habits that then need to be broken. Not only does method #1 allow you to keep good alignment, you can practice your freestyle…
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250 free, 500 free, 1000 free, 5 x 200 IM, 200 free, 3 x 200 IM, 2 x 100 IM, 1000 free, 500 free, 250 free in 1 month, 2 weeks, 4 days, 17 hours, 56 minutes & 31 seconds.....
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Great work, Folks!!!! All freestyle workout today: 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 1500, 1000, 500, 250 in 114 minutes...
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Any swim is better than none, Juliet - nice job working through a tough situation.... Today: 250 free, 500 free, 1000 free, 5 x 200 IM, 200 Free, 3 x 200 IM, 2 x 100 IM, 1000 free, 500 free, 250 free in 97 minutes......
