Hey everyone, lurked around for a few days reading through threads and what not and decided to join/post. I am 17 (18 this coming weekend) and I really want to get into swimming. I've always had an in ground pool in my back yard since was born so I have been swimming since I was practically in diapers however I have never really looked to refine or focus on my stroke or technique. I went to the local Y with my friend a while back who is also my age and has been competitively swimming for quite some time. We swam around and I was messing around with both freestyle as well as breaststroke and he was givning me some tips and I really enjoyed it. I feel like I would really enjoy competitive swimming but I feel like since I'm starting at such a late age when compared to kids who have been swimming competitively since they were 10 or 11, that going out for my schools team this coming fall (senior year of high school) wouldn't work out too well. I'm not over weight by any means, I just need a lot of practice on the freestyle and breaststroke. What kind of workouts could i do in my pool each day to help me out? I know I sound like a huge noob but I'm legitimately interested and hey you have to start somewhere, right?
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Hi Jeff,
:welcome: and happy (almost) birthday! :cake: Perfect timing on your birthday; you can join USMS at the age of 18! So, that would be my first recommendation to you; join USMS and stick around on the forums and learn from a lot of great swimmers. In addition to all of the great benefits of membership, Swimmer Magazine is also included.
Here are some other suggestions for you:
1. Read Ande's Swim Faster Faster thread on the forums, as well as Ande's Tips. Great stuff! Check out his index and make sure to go back and read his past tips, as they are very helpful for new swimmers.
2. Read the book, "Mastering Swimming", by Jim Montgomery. It is full of great information for new swimmers!
3. Check out the videos here: www.goswim.tv
4. After you join USMS, find a local USMS team to workout with and learn from. If I had one in my area, I would have done it, for sure!
I am sure the other forumites will have plenty of great advice to add to this list. Meanwhile, good luck and have fun! :cheerleader:
Thanks a ton!!
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Former Member
Hi Jeff,
:welcome: and happy (almost) birthday! :cake: Perfect timing on your birthday; you can join USMS at the age of 18! So, that would be my first recommendation to you; join USMS and stick around on the forums and learn from a lot of great swimmers. In addition to all of the great benefits of membership, Swimmer Magazine is also included.
Here are some other suggestions for you:
1. Read Ande's Swim Faster Faster thread on the forums, as well as Ande's Tips. Great stuff! Check out his index and make sure to go back and read his past tips, as they are very helpful for new swimmers.
2. Read the book, "Mastering Swimming", by Jim Montgomery. It is full of great information for new swimmers!
3. Check out the videos here: www.goswim.tv
4. After you join USMS, find a local USMS team to workout with and learn from. If I had one in my area, I would have done it, for sure!
I am sure the other forumites will have plenty of great advice to add to this list. Meanwhile, good luck and have fun! :cheerleader:
Thanks a ton!!
