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2008-09-01 3:02 PM

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Subject: swimming question
Im training to do a sprint, but the swim is around 700m but I really havent done any type of swimming before. Im going to take some lessons this month but before I do that whats an effective training routine for me to build up endurance and distance.
My biking and running are doing great and im right where I need to be on that, but swimming im way behind. Thanks for any suggestions


2008-09-01 3:16 PM
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Have a weekly swimming lesson - then go twice per week to practice what you learn

If this is your weekness then aim to improve once you become more compitent - look at doing longer intervals and the odd nonstop swim ... but get your style sorted by lessons and practice

2008-09-02 10:55 AM
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2008-09-02 12:58 PM
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I recommend lessons first.  That way you can practice what you learned (as stated above) and you are reinforcing good technique, not bad technique.  If you start swimming a lot before your lessons, you are only creating muscle memory of improper technique.  (ie: habits that are hard to break)
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