Team Swimming Rocks (Page 12)

Got out this afternoon for a short swimmy -- I'm up over 20% (ok, it's 22%), and will try to work in a longer swimmy tomorrow.

I'd also like to ask the more experienced among the group how to become more coordinated in the water.  I started swimming just a couple of summers ago -- took some lessons and have progressed from being a lump in the water and having one hand that didn't come out of the water at all, to at least having length in the water, both arms coming out, and using alternate side breathing (which helped the arm thing).  However, my arms and legs don't really work well together.  Any thoughts, drills, that could help that?

Thanks

Clearly, I'm a little behind on thread-reading... busy couple of days.  However, late or not, I like the way you think... hmmmm... I think I said this before on this thread in reference to a similar topic... oops.

I am ON IT... well, not exactly at the moment, I'm out of town without my whip.  I was afraid I couldn't get it through airport security... but I can come up with something equally terrifying/exciting, depending on your mindset .

As a side note, while standing in line for security I was stuck in front of the "items you can not carry on" display.  Ummmm... a leaf blower?  WTF?  Who takes a leaf blower in their carry on baggage?  I digress...

I still need to update my numbers for the week on the spreadsheet.  Next on my list as soon as I finish catching up on the thread. 

Is there anyone who still needs help inputting their distances?  Let us know. 

Yup, that's it!

Have you watched the Total Immersion DVD?  You should be able to get some solid drill ideas from TI.

Yes, it appears that I am sitting around talking to myself.  I am OK with that, though.

I just wanted to encourage those of you who are behind on your swim goals to get in the water and move from one end of the pool to the other in whatever way works for you. Right now.  Use a kickboard.  Do lots and lots of drills.  Swim a variety of strokes.  Doggie paddle.  Seriously, though, any of these things can count towards your goal and getting into the pool is half the battle.

I do NOT want to change my avatar .  Now swim!

Yes you will improve at 2 times a week.  Just try to focus on the things your coach told you and practice it.  If you can go for a third time in a week take it as a bonus.  I'm swimming since 2 years and a half now (at first I couldn't do more than 25m!) and now can log swims between 3 to 5000m. I was swimming 2 times a week and sometimes 3, so there is hope

 PS: By the way, even if you can jump in the water for 15 to 20 minutes it is worth it. You'll keep that "feeling".

I have the same problem, my kick isn't strong at all and my legs are kinda sinking.  I'm trying to do a lot of kick drills to make it an automatism and it's slowly getting better. Other than that, might want to look for a coach or some other lessons?  Good luck!

Hey fellow rockin swimmers - got 1500 in this morning so I'm now at 33%.

Have a great weekend and don't forget to SWIM!

 Thanks, Steve- I am glad to hear that there is hope for me yet. I am very committed to swimming, but now that getting a 45-50 minute swim in takes me nearly 2 hours with the drive, it's gonna be a lot harder. That's what I was hoping to do- plan two set in stone, sneak in a 3rd when I can.  Thanks for your post.

HEY TEAM!!

I just logged another 1950 in the pool- bringing me to 49%!! yippee!!!!!  This girl's training week is done- tomorrow, I ski!

I snuck in an extra 1000 yards today after my lifting session.  Both the lifting and swimming were difficult to do after my long run (a few hours after).  Wasn't that long of a run compared to what my long runs used to be, but I'm getting back up there :-)  The run felt fantastic, though, but I guess this is a swimming challenge, huh ;-) he he.  If I can, I'm going to try and sneak in another few yards tomorrow after bike and before soccer :-) 

Put in 3200 this afternoon, which puts me up to 30% so far.

Graet job everyone - keep it up! 

2500 in...

I got in 20 minutes today.

The triathlon club I work out with had a "practice" Tri today. We did 20 min swim, 30 min bike on spin bikes and 20 min run outside. I did 900 yds (11:03/500 yds), 6.7 miles on the bike (although I don't believe miles is a good measure on a spin bike) and 2.3 miles in 23:00 in the run (10 min/mile).

Not too bad. Especially the run. That's the fastest pace I've done ever.