So my local club team has no practice till January. Either theyre not that serious about swimming, or really serious about the holidays :carolers:
But anyway my main point is, I have to keep training. The times of my competition are getting really close for my goal meet at May 15th. However, my resources only allow me to practice in a 12.5 meter pool at the YMCA. Kinda funny right? :D
Anyway I just wanna see the public's opinion on this, as well as what are some good workouts with all those extra flip turns? I will try to do 2.5 hours Mon-Sat till January, attempting to keep the 4000 yards we get per practice (If those flip turns don't kill me first!) XD
Parents
Former Member
I have a 20x40 backyard pool and I've tried to practice in it. It's not easy. As soon as you turn you can take 3 strokes and then have to turn again. I've done over 1,000 yards, but its almost dizzying, plus my pool isn't great at absorbing the waves created, so it can get choppy. Usually I give up and drive to the pool.
I'd agree with working on your breakouts. Work on your turns and breathing. Work on your dives if allowed (though without a block, it may not be entirely helpful). Try and swim as far as you can, hopefully pesky little kids won't get in your way (I'm assuming this is not a lap pool).
Good Luck
Funny you say that cause it is a lap pool. It is my last resource, as all of the other pools don't offer lap swimming to the public. Sad day.
Reply
Former Member
I have a 20x40 backyard pool and I've tried to practice in it. It's not easy. As soon as you turn you can take 3 strokes and then have to turn again. I've done over 1,000 yards, but its almost dizzying, plus my pool isn't great at absorbing the waves created, so it can get choppy. Usually I give up and drive to the pool.
I'd agree with working on your breakouts. Work on your turns and breathing. Work on your dives if allowed (though without a block, it may not be entirely helpful). Try and swim as far as you can, hopefully pesky little kids won't get in your way (I'm assuming this is not a lap pool).
Good Luck
Funny you say that cause it is a lap pool. It is my last resource, as all of the other pools don't offer lap swimming to the public. Sad day.
