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 2013-02-01 1:43 PM in reply to: #4604472 |
Member 13 Chehalis, Washington |  Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closedspahrc - 2013-02-01 9:37 AM jfought - 2013-01-30 12:10 PM I heard my cage rattling, although that could be my brain after a day with 8th graders!!! Give it up......Who's racing this weekend? What's the plan? Let's also talk about training plans. Which plans are you using? Where did you find them? If you're training for something specific in addition to triathlon races (think bike race, ultra
Ok...... I'm sitting here reading all the posts of how many miles how hard they are training and all the sudden feel little and insugnificant. I really thought I was training hard and was doing good. Now I feel as if my small amount of time and distance is not enough to get me to where I want to be. I am right now training 4-5 days a week. I have a swimming coach to push me on my swimming. I have put in what I concider good solid endurance workouts. I am trying to get to a point where I can start training hard for the chelan man sprint. I have looked up many training plans and read lots of material, but still don't feel confident enough in one yet to pick. I still have work, family and school to balance and the hour and half extra for training is really puting my family in a position where they are having be independant of me. I fell like I'm starting to slack as a mom. I fear that they won't be able to keep it up for another 6 months expecially when the training picks up. Candice, you're doing great. I was feeling a little depressed about my times/distance, but have since took a deep breath and remembered that we have just started. Also, we have all improved. Especially you! You are a solid runner and swimmer, and the bike is coming along really well, too. We can do this! Remember when we got this crazy idea to try a triathlon, we agreed we were going to motivate each other. Sooo, you helped me get off the bar stool last night (lol), now it's my turn to help you. Like I said, we can do this! And...I'm really glad to have two awesome training buddies like you and Cheryl! And I have to add...what a great pic of you, Tony! I want the poster! Michelle |
, etc), how do you modify or combine plans? | 2013-02-01 2:19 PM in reply to: #4604472 |
Champion 7163    Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed spahrc - 2013-02-01 11:37 AM jfought - 2013-01-30 12:10 PM I heard my cage rattling, although that could be my brain after a day with 8th graders!!! Give it up......Who's racing this weekend? What's the plan? Let's also talk about training plans. Which plans are you using? Where did you find them? If you're training for something specific in addition to triathlon races (think bike race, ultra
Ok...... I'm sitting here reading all the posts of how many miles how hard they are training and all the sudden feel little and insugnificant. I really thought I was training hard and was doing good. Now I feel as if my small amount of time and distance is not enough to get me to where I want to be. I am right now training 4-5 days a week. I have a swimming coach to push me on my swimming. I have put in what I concider good solid endurance workouts. I am trying to get to a point where I can start training hard for the chelan man sprint. I have looked up many training plans and read lots of material, but still don't feel confident enough in one yet to pick. I still have work, family and school to balance and the hour and half extra for training is really puting my family in a position where they are having be independant of me. I fell like I'm starting to slack as a mom. I fear that they won't be able to keep it up for another 6 months expecially when the training picks up. Candice--David is right. Please don't ever compare yourself with this group. You are on your own journey. When I first started with the MG, I wasn't a biker and I certainly was NO swimmer. I have inched my way along to more solid performance, but it has taken time. The fact that you have found a swimming coach and are pushing yourself every day is proof enough that results will flow over time. This isn't our job. It's fun. Keep it that way. It'll make you a better mom and a better athlete. Chin up Missy! Edited by SSMinnow 2013-02-01 2:20 PM |
| 2013-02-01 2:43 PM in reply to: #4604472 |
| Member 16 Centralia | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed spahrc - 2013-02-01 9:37 AM jfought - 2013-01-30 12:10 PM I heard my cage rattling, although that could be my brain after a day with 8th graders!!! Give it up......Who's racing this weekend? What's the plan? Let's also talk about training plans. Which plans are you using? Where did you find them? If you're training for something specific in addition to triathlon races (think bike race, ultra
Ok...... I'm sitting here reading all the posts of how many miles how hard they are training and all the sudden feel little and insugnificant. I really thought I was training hard and was doing good. Now I feel as if my small amount of time and distance is not enough to get me to where I want to be. I am right now training 4-5 days a week. I have a swimming coach to push me on my swimming. I have put in what I concider good solid endurance workouts. I am trying to get to a point where I can start training hard for the chelan man sprint. I have looked up many training plans and read lots of material, but still don't feel confident enough in one yet to pick. I still have work, family and school to balance and the hour and half extra for training is really puting my family in a position where they are having be independant of me. I fell like I'm starting to slack as a mom. I fear that they won't be able to keep it up for another 6 months expecially when the training picks up. Candice, you are absolutely doing great!! Michelle and I couldn't ask for a better workout partner in our little group. I feel like I keep repeating myself, but quit comparing yourself to everyone else. Your body adapts at a different pace than each and every person here. My concern is that you push yourself too hard that you get to a point that it isn't fun anymore. This shouldn't be a chore. I enjoy and look forward to all of the workouts. We may do something different when we workout, but having others there to push us and make us accountable; makes us better. And I for sure, wouldn't be doing any of the next runs that we are signed up for if you guys weren't doing them. Also, keep in mind that the kids (hopefully) are looking at you with understanding and admiration. I know the hubster is... Be a hero, be my hero, kiddo!! |
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Master 2501 | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed dupreyck - 2013-02-01 12:43 PM spahrc - 2013-02-01 9:37 AM jfought - 2013-01-30 12:10 PM I heard my cage rattling, although that could be my brain after a day with 8th graders!!! Give it up......Who's racing this weekend? What's the plan? Let's also talk about training plans. Which plans are you using? Where did you find them? If you're training for something specific in addition to triathlon races (think bike race, ultra
Ok...... I'm sitting here reading all the posts of how many miles how hard they are training and all the sudden feel little and insugnificant. I really thought I was training hard and was doing good. Now I feel as if my small amount of time and distance is not enough to get me to where I want to be. I am right now training 4-5 days a week. I have a swimming coach to push me on my swimming. I have put in what I concider good solid endurance workouts. I am trying to get to a point where I can start training hard for the chelan man sprint. I have looked up many training plans and read lots of material, but still don't feel confident enough in one yet to pick. I still have work, family and school to balance and the hour and half extra for training is really puting my family in a position where they are having be independant of me. I fell like I'm starting to slack as a mom. I fear that they won't be able to keep it up for another 6 months expecially when the training picks up. Candice, you are absolutely doing great!! Michelle and I couldn't ask for a better workout partner in our little group. I feel like I keep repeating myself, but quit comparing yourself to everyone else. Your body adapts at a different pace than each and every person here. My concern is that you push yourself too hard that you get to a point that it isn't fun anymore. This shouldn't be a chore. I enjoy and look forward to all of the workouts. We may do something different when we workout, but having others there to push us and make us accountable; makes us better. And I for sure, wouldn't be doing any of the next runs that we are signed up for if you guys weren't doing them. Also, keep in mind that the kids (hopefully) are looking at you with understanding and admiration. I know the hubster is... Be a hero, be my hero, kiddo!! Let me just say... I LOVE your little threesome and how supportive you are of one another. It's so awesome!!! I've done a lot of training on my own, but the past couple of years have really worked to train with friends whenever I can. (Even if they drag me into the hurt locker and hold me there -- thanks, Steve (BIRDY)!!) When you are juggling a job, school, and family, remember that this is your HOBBY and we do it for FUN and you are doing something super-duper nice and fabulous for your body. YOU ARE A GREAT ROLE MODEL FOR YOUR KIDS!!!!!! Yes, sometimes something has to give, but I think it's also important to model that we all need to do things for ourselves... EVEN MOM. Trust me, I have learned that the hard way. But my family knows it to be true. If you are feeling overwhelmed, do as David suggests and look at where you've been. Draw strength from that. Figure out a schedule for yourself. Balance your life. I know this can all be easier said than done, but even if you weren't training for triathlons you *should* be doing something for yourself every day. (Everyone should!!) It's OK to be a little selfish. When I was training for IM, and even now that I'm not, my kids are busier than ever... but I kept life in check through a lot of communication. "This is what I want/need to do today... this is when I want to do it, but I want to make sure that works for everyone else." Work it out. Sometimes it means training at less-than-ideal times of day. I LOVE doing my workouts in the mornings, but some weekends it's 2 or 3pm before I have a window, so I just go with the flow. If you have specifics that are stressing you out, let us know. Lots of us have worked around lots of things and we may have some advice or suggestions! But if nothing else, we offer an "ear" and some support and a WHOLE BUNCH OF KUDOS!!!! Chin up!!!!! |
| 2013-02-01 5:03 PM in reply to: #4543742 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed Kyla found this today... And she stayed right in it up until the end!!! ROCKED IT!!! Although I think if she could have found the energy she would have punched me, tripped me or told me to SHUT THE F- UP!!! But she finished!! TEMPO RUNS ARE OH SO FUN!!! |
| 2013-02-01 5:04 PM in reply to: #4604676 |
Member 17 Chehalis, WA | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed tdl1972 - 2013-02-01 11:23 AM spahrc - 2013-02-01 12:37 PM jfought - 2013-01-30 12:10 PM I heard my cage rattling, although that could be my brain after a day with 8th graders!!! Give it up......Who's racing this weekend? What's the plan? Let's also talk about training plans. Which plans are you using? Where did you find them? If you're training for something specific in addition to triathlon races (think bike race, ultra
Ok...... I'm sitting here reading all the posts of how many miles how hard they are training and all the sudden feel little and insugnificant. I really thought I was training hard and was doing good. Now I feel as if my small amount of time and distance is not enough to get me to where I want to be. I am right now training 4-5 days a week. I have a swimming coach to push me on my swimming. I have put in what I concider good solid endurance workouts. I am trying to get to a point where I can start training hard for the chelan man sprint. I have looked up many training plans and read lots of material, but still don't feel confident enough in one yet to pick. I still have work, family and school to balance and the hour and half extra for training is really puting my family in a position where they are having be independant of me. I fell like I'm starting to slack as a mom. I fear that they won't be able to keep it up for another 6 months expecially when the training picks up.
As difficult as this may sound, you cannot compare yourself to other people - especially some of the beasts in this MG. There are some amazing athletes in this group and they are here to help you with your journey while they share theirs with you. If you must make comparisons, compare yourself to the person you were last week, last month, last year. The gains you are making are neither little nor insignificant. I went through a similar funk last year when I felt like I had hit a plateau and really wasn't accomplishing much. My training slacked for a couple of weeks. Then I tried to go out and do workouts that a month earlier were routine, only to find that they had become extremely difficult. I have a quote on my training log to remind me of that. "It never gets easier. You just get better." I can't swim like Kyla, I can't bike like Dino, and I can't run like Julia; but I can do all three better than I could last week, last month, or last year. I want to say thank you to everyone who is supportive. It really does help to have somewhere like this to say how you feel and have so many encouragements. I really do enjoy the feeling during my workouts and I know my family is supportive of me doing something I enjoy. I'm sure this little phase will pass and I will feel energized, motivated, and excited again. I'm sure I'll have only one or two more melt downs prior to the first actual event. j/k hopefully NONE Michelle and Cheryl are two of the best motivational team mates I could ask for. Thank you so much for getting me into this crazy sport, being there for me, and most importantly being my friends and making this a fun and memerable experiance. Kyla - Thank you and I will try and remember that. The calander thing for my kiddos really does help, I will try and utilize it more. David - Thank you for understanding and your experience, I love your qoute. Suzy - I will keep trudging along not cause I have to, but because I want to and I know the rewards are great!! Thank you for your time and encouragement you give to all of us. |
. I will try and remember to practice what I preach (sorry michelle) about comparing only to myself.
| 2013-02-01 5:20 PM in reply to: #4604676 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed tdl1972 - 2013-02-01 11:23 AM spahrc - 2013-02-01 12:37 PM jfought - 2013-01-30 12:10 PM I heard my cage rattling, although that could be my brain after a day with 8th graders!!! Give it up......Who's racing this weekend? What's the plan? Let's also talk about training plans. Which plans are you using? Where did you find them? If you're training for something specific in addition to triathlon races (think bike race, ultra
Ok...... I'm sitting here reading all the posts of how many miles how hard they are training and all the sudden feel little and insugnificant. I really thought I was training hard and was doing good. Now I feel as if my small amount of time and distance is not enough to get me to where I want to be. I am right now training 4-5 days a week. I have a swimming coach to push me on my swimming. I have put in what I concider good solid endurance workouts. I am trying to get to a point where I can start training hard for the chelan man sprint. I have looked up many training plans and read lots of material, but still don't feel confident enough in one yet to pick. I still have work, family and school to balance and the hour and half extra for training is really puting my family in a position where they are having be independant of me. I fell like I'm starting to slack as a mom. I fear that they won't be able to keep it up for another 6 months expecially when the training picks up.
As difficult as this may sound, you cannot compare yourself to other people - especially some of the beasts in this MG. There are some amazing athletes in this group and they are here to help you with your journey while they share theirs with you. If you must make comparisons, compare yourself to the person you were last week, last month, last year. The gains you are making are neither little nor insignificant. I went through a similar funk last year when I felt like I had hit a plateau and really wasn't accomplishing much. My training slacked for a couple of weeks. Then I tried to go out and do workouts that a month earlier were routine, only to find that they had become extremely difficult. I have a quote on my training log to remind me of that. "It never gets easier. You just get better." I can't swim like Kyla, I can't bike like Dino, and I can't run like Julia; but I can do all three better than I could last week, last month, or last year. This is awesome! I think we should all live by this moto!! OUR NEW MG MOTO!!!!! Very well said... I wouldn't classify myself as those "beast" you mentioned however I have some miles... I am encouraged by everything (except what Trevor says
When I am trying to workout out or struggling to go further or faster I think about what others are doing, and everything that everyone has accomplished in this group... I think it is safe to say that everyone draws something from here... Not only the people just joining. |
| 2013-02-02 7:58 PM in reply to: #4605006 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed Quote of the day from my 10-year-old daughter...
Daughter: What's this for? Balancing?? Ahhhhh yes, true dat, young one. It's hard being 45... Edited by kkcbelle 2013-02-02 7:58 PM |
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Master 2621 Almaden Valley, San Jose, California | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed kkcbelle - 2013-02-02 5:58 PM Quote of the day from my 10-year-old daughter...
Daughter: What's this for? Balancing?? Ahhhhh yes, true dat, young one. It's hard being 45... I THINK I may remember that number......ah, yes. That's how old I was when I STARTED this crazy stuff......
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| 2013-02-03 9:20 AM in reply to: #4604676 |
Master 1372 Tosa, WI | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed tdl1972 - 2013-02-01 1:23 PM." I can't swim like Kyla, I can't bike like Dino, and I can't run like Julia; but I can do all three better than I could last week, last month, or last year. I don't know if I really deserve these props, but thanks. I had a dream season on the bike this year! On the other hand, I am still involved with the MG, above all else, for the motivation, friendships, and support it provides. When you are feeling down, questioning getting up at 4:30am or staying up till 11:00 pm for that work-out, this group is here. We understand all those questions your spouse or friends don't want to listen to anymore and are usually excited to give our opinions. Some of us are posting daily. But, remember there is an even larger group of very smart folks that are still part of this MG that don't post very often. But from experience, trust me, they are reading these posts and you will hear from them when they feel you need it....... Swbkrun has your back, that is how Birdy has keep this group alive for the last 5+ years. We fight like family sometimes, but very few folks have left the group and have not ventured back. Oh, and don't eat to many wings at the Superbowl Party! (my weakness!) |
| 2013-02-03 11:04 AM in reply to: #4606105 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed velcromom - 2013-02-02 11:07 PM kkcbelle - 2013-02-02 5:58 PM Quote of the day from my 10-year-old daughter...
Daughter: What's this for? Balancing?? Ahhhhh yes, true dat, young one. It's hard being 45... I THINK I may remember that number......ah, yes. That's how old I was when I STARTED this crazy stuff......
We're kindred spirits. I started triathlon at 45 too! |
| 2013-02-03 1:00 PM in reply to: #4606369 |
Master 1497 Maryland | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed SSMinnow - 2013-02-03 12:04 PM velcromom - 2013-02-02 11:07 PM kkcbelle - 2013-02-02 5:58 PM Quote of the day from my 10-year-old daughter...
Daughter: What's this for? Balancing?? Ahhhhh yes, true dat, young one. It's hard being 45... I THINK I may remember that number......ah, yes. That's how old I was when I STARTED this crazy stuff......
We're kindred spirits. I started triathlon at 45 too! Mature women rock! |
| 2013-02-03 1:08 PM in reply to: #4543742 |
Veteran 291 | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed I was just enjoying reading all the posts and the support given to Candice. What a great group, and I am glad I came back. It is awesome to be a part of others struggles and victories and to watch as people grow in this sport and in life in general. Balancing life and family and learning about our strengths and weaknesses and how far we can push ourselves is what this is all about. Trying not to compare ourselves to others is difficult. I have come to realize this is about the journey and the process and enjoying life one day at a time. |
| 2013-02-03 3:06 PM in reply to: #4543742 |
Expert 847 Brevard, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed Just want you all to know that when you offer your support to other people, we get something from it too. It's been a $hitty weekend, and it's just nice to know you are all there.
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| 2013-02-03 3:17 PM in reply to: #4605994 |
Expert 1038 Noosa | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed kkcbelle - 2013-02-03 10:58 AM Quote of the day from my 10-year-old daughter...
Daughter: What's this for? Balancing?? Ahhhhh yes, true dat, young one. It's hard being 45... 45's the new 25.... |
| 2013-02-03 4:26 PM in reply to: #4543742 |
Master 2621 Almaden Valley, San Jose, California | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed Ran a tough 13 this morning.......ready to watch the NINERS!!!! Plan on eating and drinking way more calorie than I burned..... |
| 2013-02-03 4:35 PM in reply to: #4543742 |
Veteran 287 Tucson | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed Hey, all. I have been hiding out a bit this week feeling sorry for myself. I can't even begin to explain how pissed I am about these aches and pains that I have from my running. It has taken me 7 blasted months to get to a weekly mileage of 17. Wasn't I just talking a few weeks ago about how proud I was to be injury free?
Candice, I may be a bit late here but I totally get where you are coming from. Talking about the time it takes to train stressing the family. It is hard to balance everything. This is what I am working on this year in life. Just trying to find the balance for everything I need to do. What you are doing is sooo awsome! I can relate to feeling a bit insignificant when it comes to the miles done in training but we all have different lives and what we can accomplish in a day. We are just getting started too.
Jayne, I am sorry to hear you have had a rough weekend. Sending hugs your way, girl! |
Ah, well. If I take ramping up my run mileage, I might as well crawl. My last run was was Tuesday morning. I swam Wed. through Fri. trying to take a break from running and biking since I am not positive it's running that is the problem. Everything feels much better except my knee. I think I have runner's knee. I have been doing some exercises that I found on youtube and will try and get in with a pt tomorrow. Ok, I am done complaining.| 2013-02-03 5:02 PM in reply to: #4543742 |
| Member 16 Centralia | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed Ok....gonna request a bit of advice from those who may have been in a situation that I am coming from. Last time I asked for advice I got a whole lot of chirp......chirp.....so needless been little hesitant to ask anything of the group. Swam this morning, and if any of you have put things together, yes, Candice, Michelle and I are all taking swim lessons from an instructor. Now, while the girls are both rockin it out in the water and everthing else,lol don't let them fool you. I struggle. I am coming from not knowing how to swim, trying to be correct in my form and not drown, etc, etc....etc. My issue, while I don't compare myself to anyone, I feel my progress is slow in this event. I timed myself, I can do 1:20 min/50M. Pitiful, I say. So, if ya have anything at all, thanks. Ummm, go Niners, I think. Cheryl |
| 2013-02-03 6:29 PM in reply to: #4606790 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed dupreyck - 2013-02-03 5:02 PM Ok....gonna request a bit of advice from those who may have been in a situation that I am coming from. Last time I asked for advice I got a whole lot of chirp......chirp.....so needless been little hesitant to ask anything of the group. Swam this morning, and if any of you have put things together, yes, Candice, Michelle and I are all taking swim lessons from an instructor. Now, while the girls are both rockin it out in the water and everthing else,lol don't let them fool you. I struggle. I am coming from not knowing how to swim, trying to be correct in my form and not drown, etc, etc....etc. My issue, while I don't compare myself to anyone, I feel my progress is slow in this event. I timed myself, I can do 1:20 min/50M. Pitiful, I say. So, if ya have anything at all, thanks. Ummm, go Niners, I think. Cheryl Hey Cheryl--did someone in this group offend you? I'll smack him! I am the resident slow swimmer of the group and have been that way for a very long time. It is frustrating. What are you struggling with? breathing? comfort? Tell us more. |
| 2013-02-03 6:30 PM in reply to: #4606647 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed jfought - 2013-02-03 3:06 PM Just want you all to know that when you offer your support to other people, we get something from it too. It's been a $hitty weekend, and it's just nice to know you are all there.
Jayne--what's going on? |
| 2013-02-03 6:31 PM in reply to: #4606762 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed desertchica - 2013-02-03 4:35 PM Hey, all. I have been hiding out a bit this week feeling sorry for myself. I can't even begin to explain how pissed I am about these aches and pains that I have from my running. It has taken me 7 blasted months to get to a weekly mileage of 17. Wasn't I just talking a few weeks ago about how proud I was to be injury free?
Candice, I may be a bit late here but I totally get where you are coming from. Talking about the time it takes to train stressing the family. It is hard to balance everything. This is what I am working on this year in life. Just trying to find the balance for everything I need to do. What you are doing is sooo awsome! I can relate to feeling a bit insignificant when it comes to the miles done in training but we all have different lives and what we can accomplish in a day. We are just getting started too.
Jayne, I am sorry to hear you have had a rough weekend. Sending hugs your way, girl! Margo--let us know what the PT says. I think we've all been in your position. You have a little nag that you sort of ignore thinking it'll go away so you keep training and then BAM full blown issue. The key for me is always to determine the root cause. Where is the knee pain? |
| 2013-02-03 6:32 PM in reply to: #4543742 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed Why not make it four posts in a row? What is up with the SB commercials? so far I think they're total duds. And that GO DADDY ad made me want to puke. FOR. REAL. |
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Master 1497 Maryland | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed |
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Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed Terps421 - 2013-02-03 7:45 PM congrats, Linda! what a nail biter, we will be looking to get back next year. |
| 2013-02-04 10:05 AM in reply to: #4606847 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: Swbkrun mentor group - Closed SSMinnow - 2013-02-03 4:29 PM dupreyck - 2013-02-03 5:02 PM Ok....gonna request a bit of advice from those who may have been in a situation that I am coming from. Last time I asked for advice I got a whole lot of chirp......chirp.....so needless been little hesitant to ask anything of the group. Swam this morning, and if any of you have put things together, yes, Candice, Michelle and I are all taking swim lessons from an instructor. Now, while the girls are both rockin it out in the water and everthing else,lol don't let them fool you. I struggle. I am coming from not knowing how to swim, trying to be correct in my form and not drown, etc, etc....etc. My issue, while I don't compare myself to anyone, I feel my progress is slow in this event. I timed myself, I can do 1:20 min/50M. Pitiful, I say. So, if ya have anything at all, thanks. Ummm, go Niners, I think. Cheryl Hey Cheryl--did someone in this group offend you? I'll smack him! I am the resident slow swimmer of the group and have been that way for a very long time. It is frustrating. What are you struggling with? breathing? comfort? Tell us more. Cheryl -- to echo Suzy, let us know what the struggles are. Swimming is a HARD sport to master. It is sooooo technique-driven, and even if you have good technique, form is the first thing to go when we're tired, and when swimming form breaks down you can actually fight against yourself due to the resistance of the water. Do NOT get down on yourself for your 50yd times. Many people cannot swim 50 yards at all!!! I'm glad you are working with an instructor -- I hope s/he can help you with body position and stroke effeciency. Is it possible to ask the instructor for drills to work on your tough spots? I'm a huge fan of drills as you're building up muscle memory, and it will help with muscle endurance as well. One of the most common thing I see new swimmers do is kick like crazy. A strong kick is all well and good for a sprint event (if you're a world-class swimmer, you can use your kick to your advantage in events from 400M down, IMO)... but we're not world-class swimmers and we usually aren't out for a long sprint. A big kick depletes tons of energy, since you're drawing from your largest muscle groups. I'm a fan of calming down the kick and using your feet to help with the skewer motion of the torso and to keep your legs from sinking and swimming uphill. All easier said than done, I know, but it's just something else to think about. That said, let us know what your swim struggles are and we can try to help!! Many of us have worked hard on the swim and we all bring a different perspective to the pool and we'd love to share it with you! Chin up!!! |
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