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Subject: After 2 months, I swam my first mile
I just needed to share my breakthrough!

My first swim workout was on December 1st. I "swam" 400 yards in 28 minutes.

Like everyone mentions here on the boards, "Just keep at it." Well I eventually worked my way from 25s to 50s, then 100s and made it up to 200s, but was always out of breath and *needed* the rest.

I'm always reading the threads relating to newbie swimmers (lots of good advice, thanks!), and then bought Terry Laughlin's "Triathlon Swimming Made Easy," and really recommend it. I'm finally not struggling to not drown!

Well today I swam one mile, without stopping, in 35 minutes!!

For years, I was very nervous about the swim leg (and that's the reason I've never tri'ed before), but have finally decided to do it (with some minor prodding from friends and family). I am actually enjoying my swim workouts!!

So my fellow newbies, keep at it! Work on your balance and technique. You will get there!!


Happy training!
jlk


2005-02-25 5:41 PM
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That's so awesome! Good job!!
2005-02-25 6:22 PM
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Jeff,

That's GREAT! Just two months into training and your already doing the swim leg (and then some) non-stop. Keep up the hard work.

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2005-02-25 6:26 PM
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Congratulations!!!!
2005-02-25 6:30 PM
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Congratulations!, I hope to get there someday.
2005-02-25 7:56 PM
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Terrific work! It's amazing what the body can do when given the chance!


2005-02-25 8:24 PM
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Congrats...Iam just under a mile but it took me 4 months
2005-02-25 9:17 PM
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Thanks for the hope! Congrats on your accomplishment and thanks for posting.....some of us need to hear this ;-)
2005-02-25 9:28 PM
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That's exactly how long it takes me to swim a mile. Congratulations on the break thru....I know it's an awesome feeling.

2005-02-25 9:47 PM
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YEAH!!!  GO JEFF!  You've been very consistent with your swim workouts and it's paid off for you!!  Congrats and keep up the good work!! 
2005-02-25 9:47 PM
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Thanks for the motivation!!  Hopefully, I can duplicate your breakthroughs!!


2005-02-25 10:52 PM
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Jeff, that is AWESOME!!
2005-02-26 1:56 AM
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Very good stuff! Seeing a swimming coach on monday I hope to accomplish what you have =)

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2005-02-26 2:23 AM
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Jeff,

Your couldn't help but notice your a HOKIE!!! Me too!!! Graduated in 2002 how bout you
2005-02-26 8:26 AM
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Hey Jeff, about the same thing happened to me 2 years ago ! Swim leg was what frightened me the most. I kept it up and now, my swim workouts, open water swim sessions and the swim leg in tris are amongst the moments I enjoy the most !

Congrats !

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2005-02-26 8:30 AM
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Congrats!! I hope to be there some day also!!!


2005-02-26 8:53 AM
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Thats awsome , I think you got it , never give up and only good things happen .Cogratulation .ERIC BROUILLARD
2005-02-26 9:11 AM
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Hey!  CONGRATULATIONS! 
2005-02-26 10:12 AM
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WOOOOW! Awesome!

I don't know why, but swimming succes touches me the most - I could dance and sing now like crazy! I can imagine the feeling (only imagine). In 2 months only? There is hope for me! TI rocks.

Awesome dedication! Wish it is contagious... but it is! Congratulations and thanks for inspiration! GREAT!
2005-02-26 10:44 AM
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Nice work!    And to do that in 2 months IS fast!  You are living proof that the swimming gets better!
2005-02-26 10:50 AM
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Jeff that's awesome! What a breakthrough. Isn't it cool to be able to swim like that? Swimming just makes you feel great. I think the struggle you had starting out makes it even better. Keep up the strong work! You'll be doing 2.4 miles before you know it.


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what an awesome first! congrats. its the first of many!
2005-02-26 3:21 PM
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Great job- Thanks for telling us about it- it helps!!!!
2005-02-26 3:53 PM
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Subject: RE: After 3 months, I swam my first mile
Thanks for all the great feedback!

Ack - I must admit, I goofed on the subject line. Being a programmer, I start counting at zero?
0 - December
1 - January
2 - February

Actually, I'm 2 months into Ron's 20 week 2x olympic plan. In December I swam basically once a week, twice a week in January, and then from my reading (just get in the water a lot!), 3 times a week in February - just picked up Ron's swim focused 20 week plan.

Thanks for the Training Plans Ron, and thanks everyone for your suggestions in these forums!!

Happy Training!
jlk

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