just came back from my first swim. Managed 64 lengths in a 25m pool. Had to stop a few times so did it in about 45 mins!! JRM mentioned that total immersion wasn't good for beginners (I have not swam properly for 20yrs!!)can you reccommend any good reads for beginners? Have a lesson booked for next wednesday, it must get easier!! Tell me it gets easier!!!!
64 lengths.....are you 'avin a laugh....this is a forum for cr@p swimmers...people who are pleased to do 3 or 4 lengths without stopping...have you just come on hear to mock us?!!!
Back in the pool tonight & did 500m for the 1st time this year. I think the presence of the eye candy helped! Still slow, taking lots of breaks & my style is crap but am working on the stamina at the moment.
I had the new swimshop catalogue come yesterday: there's bags of great stuff in it, including a lap counter and LOADS of gear that'll really do your swimming wonders.
Some of the stuff has just been released for the first time commercially(in uk at any rate).
Basically, most people dont realise that the power in swimming comes from an effective hip snap.It has two wings which provide resistance until the hips have rotated enough.Teaches feel for the water and makes you twist sufficently.
Makes you look like an alien or a jet fighter, but hey, if it makes you swim faster...!!
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Hope you get fixed soon Smitch.
WW - maybe two sinutabs - one for each nostril ? (I know, I'm no use)
Matt
(makes note to weight 8irons swim pants down with lead)
64 lengths !! I thought 12 meters was pretty darn good ! ;-)
Definitely go for lessons - it helps soooooo much )
TTT.
Swimathon
Amazing what the over 60s aquarobics class can do to motivate you, eh?
It's a world record for me :-)
I just managed my first full session on Tuesday night without resorting to the slow drowning action of my breaststroke.
It's great to be able to actually do the whole thing front crawl isn't it?......
Some of the stuff has just been released for the first time commercially(in uk at any rate).
Am getting my xmas list drawn up as we speak!
Have never been able to swork that one out.
They are mail order only..but bloomin great from my experience.
Swim Shop, 3 Dencora Way, Luton, LU3 3HP.
Call 01582562111.
I have spent years trying to a)get one or b)make on, but to no avail!
Now they do one for about 17 quid.What a bargain!
Makes you look like an alien or a jet fighter, but hey, if it makes you swim faster...!!