I'm a newbie and just had my first practice yesterday sharing the lane with other swimmers. There were five of us, and it was horrible. I could barely get across one length of the pool and I actually panicked because I've never swum with others in the lane, certainly not four or five other people, and I was afraid of hitting or being hit. I stayed close to the rope, so much that I hit it a few times. Now I'm thinking, should I have joined this program? Am I one of those people who just prefers to swim alone? It was pretty scary.
I know those of you who do this all the time probably think, pffffft. No biggie. But I've never been so tense in the pool and when I swim on my own, I'm fine, do lots of laps for about an hour with very few breaks, so I know it's not my skill level. But I don't even know if I want to go back to a practice. I got bumped a few times, bumped into someone else, and basically made a fool of myself.
I also noticed that certain people displace the water an awful lot, and that was a new sensation.
ElaineK,I had to smile at your advice. No worries,I won't be doing flip turns or competitive swimming lol. I'll be lucky to share a lane are my next practice.
I'm sorry you had such a rough time with the Meniere's. When it hits it lasts a day or two during which time I'm out of commission. Not fun.
Jayhawk and renie, thank you for your comments and support. I'm getting up the nerve to try another practice with a different coach at a different location. Maybe he'll let me warm up in another lane before I get in with the rest of the group.
Well, then, that's one or two less battles to contend with in the pool!
I think you're doing the right thing by trying out different coaches and pools until you find one that's a good fit for you. Feeling comfortable in the pool is important if you want to swim well and enjoy the experience!
ElaineK,I had to smile at your advice. No worries,I won't be doing flip turns or competitive swimming lol. I'll be lucky to share a lane are my next practice.
I'm sorry you had such a rough time with the Meniere's. When it hits it lasts a day or two during which time I'm out of commission. Not fun.
Jayhawk and renie, thank you for your comments and support. I'm getting up the nerve to try another practice with a different coach at a different location. Maybe he'll let me warm up in another lane before I get in with the rest of the group.
Well, then, that's one or two less battles to contend with in the pool!
I think you're doing the right thing by trying out different coaches and pools until you find one that's a good fit for you. Feeling comfortable in the pool is important if you want to swim well and enjoy the experience!
