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GMM

2009-08-10 11:53 AM

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Subject: Fellow newbs having trouble with swimming

Try to find a coach in your area!! I have been struggling with the swim since day one of training and had gotten to the point where I totally dreaded putting in pool time. I have the strength, but I was constantly working against myself because of poor breathing and poor form. As embarrassed as I was to admit just how poorly I swam, I decided it would be more embarrassing to be hauled out of the water!

I asked here for suggestions for coaches in the area, got some good input, contacted someone, and after just two sessions I feel exponentially more confident and just better in general in the water. My breathing is still a toughie, but I'll get there. It has made a huge difference for me and I believe that will continue all the way to my first tri at the end of the month.

Go for it if you can!!!

b2673ad

2009-08-10 12:07 PM

in reply to: #2338755

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Subject: RE: Fellow newbs having trouble with swimming

Hello

I am now 4 weeks post first swimming lesson and feel like somewhat of swimmer. I took three lesson's and cancelled number 4 (last week) because I did not want to get overloaded with new stuff before I race.

Lesson #1 I went from not being about to swim 25 meters to swimming a full 25 meters & breathing. This all happened in the course of the 30 minute lesson. Good progress after each lesson.

This weekend I did my 600 meter race practice in 26 minutes alternating between FS & BS. Not good by the standards of most people here but for me I went from 46 minutes to 26 minutes.

I think when I race this weekend for the first time I will be able to FS swim longer distances because there will be no turning around. I am sure I will do some BS but I have a stroke count all set up so I know how long to rest doing the BS before a start FS swimming again.

I learn something everytime I swim and I goal is to swim the entire OWS during my 2nd race in September all FS.

My lesson cost $20 for 30 minutes. Money well spent I think.

Kevin

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GMM

2009-08-10 1:03 PM