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How would your fellow swimmers describe you?
The pool where I swim has its regulars--same time every day, same lane preferences. I think we learn each other's quirks. If they had to describe my quirks, I think I would be described as the swimmer who is OCD about how her gear is placed on the deck. My kickboard needs to be just so, my pull buoy on top, then paddles,…
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Anyone want to participate in challenges?
The description for this group mentions challenges, which has always intrigued me. I went back to early posts on the group and saw some challenges. I thought it would be fun to post some challenges again. My thinking is that they should be challenges that are accessible to everyone, regardless if they are new to lap…
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Fin recommendations
I am looking to buy a pair of short fins to add some variety to my swims. The Finis Zoomer Z2 has good reviews on Amazon. Can anyone recommend this or another type/brand of short fins?
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Distance swimmers/training
I just wrote a long post but managed to lose it. Basically, can anyone recommend a training plan or give suggestions about how much distance I should be swimming to prepare for open water events this spring/summer? The events are 1900m and 3800m but my ultimate goal is to do a 10k. My goal is to complete these events and…
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Improving fly endurance?
Back when I was a kid and swam competetively, fly was my best stroke. Now I can manage a 25m ok, but when I try a 50m my stroke falls apart on the second 25 because I start breathing every stroke. What is the best way to improve my fly endurance? Fly drills like one-armed fly? Push myself to do 50s? (I have managed a set…
