I was recently diagnosed with a Long Q Rhythm. I'm wondering if there is anyone else out there with this problem.
My Dr. recommends Beta Blocker and no more racing. He also commented that I've had this condition all my life so I'll probably be ok.
I would like to PM with anyone out there who is swimming with a similar situation. I am feeling very conflicted and would like to talk to someone in the same boat.
I read the paragraph about the sisters who swam in Nationals with a Long Q diagnosis, in fact that article motivated me to go to the electrophysicist (sp) and get this checked out by a specialist.
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My recollection - Dana did not swim year-round until age 11 and had USAS AAAA cuts within a few months. She made her Sr National cuts age 12. Her coaches did not have her training 2-a-days until later after she developed a better training base.
While she began swimming on a recreational summer league, she did have solid coaching. It seemed like her parents had the right touch, involved but letting it be "her" sport.
Her innate abilities were recognized immediately - she just made swimming fast look so easy. She also has the kind of competitive fire and mental focus you can't coach into somebody. I will always enjoy hearing about her accomplishments.
My recollection - Dana did not swim year-round until age 11 and had USAS AAAA cuts within a few months. She made her Sr National cuts age 12. Her coaches did not have her training 2-a-days until later after she developed a better training base.
While she began swimming on a recreational summer league, she did have solid coaching. It seemed like her parents had the right touch, involved but letting it be "her" sport.
Her innate abilities were recognized immediately - she just made swimming fast look so easy. She also has the kind of competitive fire and mental focus you can't coach into somebody. I will always enjoy hearing about her accomplishments.
