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 2009-07-18 1:04 PM |
Member  94  Austin, TX |  Subject: swim breakthroughJust started training for my first sprint tri 5 weeks ago and have very little swimming background. My husband got laid off a couple months ago so I've been training on my own with no formal coaching (which I could definitely use). I started swimming about 20 meters at a time before stopping for air. Today I made it 500 meters straight (the distance of my tri)!!! and 1300 meters total. Plus I was actually faster than usual. I guess things finally clicked for me. I read in on of the Mentor forums "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast" so I used that mantra today and boy what a difference! I took my time, tried to relax and lengthen my stride, rotate around my core, and pull my hands all the way through. For any other swimming newbies out there, I hope this info will help you. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Once you're going slow consistently with good form, then work on increasing your speed. Thanks for all the swimming guidance BTers!!! Oh, and getting fitted for a proper pair of goggles made a huge difference too. They didn't leak, fog up, or give me a headache from not fitting well. Ruth |
| 2009-07-18 1:28 PM in reply to: #2293434 |
Champion 19812    MA | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough |
| 2009-07-18 8:21 PM in reply to: #2293434 |
Extreme Veteran 317 Chelmsford, MA | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough Awesome! As someone who had that same breakthrough recently I know how good and feels and how much confidence it gives you. Good work! |
| 2009-07-18 8:27 PM in reply to: #2293434 |
Champion 5376 PA | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough Congratulation! Sounds like you just described the basis of the Total Immersion book. |
| 2009-07-18 8:47 PM in reply to: #2293434 |
Expert 750 Harrisburg, PA | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough I love to hear when someone said, "it finally clicked." I remember when it happened to me. I usually say that now it's time to start the real work, but it sounds like you're already there. Keep it up. |
| 2009-07-18 10:41 PM in reply to: #2293434 |
Extreme Veteran 694 | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough Congratulations on your swimming. I do hope your husband finds works soon as well. |
| 2009-07-18 10:46 PM in reply to: #2293434 |
Expert 819 | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough That is great. I remember when I hit that plateau in January. It actually makes you think that it is possible. I just did my first Sprint with an OWS of 500m and I lived. Have fun training, but PRACTICE OWS. It is a totally different animal. |
| 2009-07-19 7:45 AM in reply to: #2293434 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough Well done! You'll be at Oly distance in no time. Consider borrowing the book "Total Immersion" from your local library so that you can have a reference that describes everything you have been practicing. Form is 80% -- Fitness is 20%. This video along with the total immersion book helped me a lot. Good luck in your race! I'm sure you'll do well. |
| 2009-07-19 3:46 PM in reply to: #2294112 |
Master 2426 Central Indiana | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough YuP - 2009-07-19 8:45 AM This video along with the total immersion book helped me a lot. +1 on not changing form close to race. I tried to tweak my admittedly poor swim form just before my first OWS. Only sprint distance but turned my swim into a slow slog. BTW- The link above doesn't work. Is there a title too look up? |
| 2009-07-19 4:53 PM in reply to: #2293434 |
Expert 1146 Johns Creek, Georgia | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough 7 months ago I could hardle swim 6 lengths, now I can do 3000 yards. I got a coach, used 2x per month and I do workouts on my own 3-4 x a week. Good luck in the Tri |
| 2009-07-19 6:34 PM in reply to: #2293434 |
Member 94 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: swim breakthrough Thanks for all the inspiration and further tips! I'll use them all. This stuff is too much fun! Ruth |
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