Subject: Newb Swimmer: Can't Seem to Slow-down Hi Everyone: Last time I swam was back in my 20s. I'm now in my 40s and trying hard to get back in shape and re-learn how to swim again. I'm training for a Sprint Tri in May and have been hitting the pool according to my training plan. 'been doing lots of kick, stroke and catch drills as well. I've been telling myself to be patient, do the 1-3-5 breathing drills and hit the pool as often as I can. I've also been glued to YouTube looking for/at the different techniques on how to build an efficient swimming technique. One thing I've been challenged with for the past couple of months, however, is how to tell my mind/body to slow-the-heck down. Because of this, I think my swim RPE is off the roof but my laps performance is mediocre at best. I'd be lucky to complete a 50-yrd swim non-stop. Just seems like I'm fighting the water with brute force and so out-of-breath by the time I touch the wall. This said, I'd really appreciate any advice from you all on how I can slow down to keep a good rhythm going; without sinking and/or running out of breath after a few laps. I think once I get this right, I'd be able to go longer (beyond 50yds without stopping ). Thanks a bunch, H. Hanzo Edited by hattorihanzo 2011-02-09 11:50 AM
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