:drowning:
Yes, that's how I feel when there's any kickboard set. I know this kind of thing is good for me, but it's hair-tearing frustrating to do this. I know that there are techniques--kick from the hips, keep legs straight, etc. But even making my best effort at doing these things, I am beyond :frustrated: ... and it may be that as the frustration level rose, I tensed more and found it harder (telling self, "you idiot--others are doing this... why can't you?" which of course doesn't help, so I have to focus on my own workout).
Well, mostly the others are wearing fins, so that helped me somewhat to know that it wasn't just me. So I'm thinking I'll order a pair, but first two questions:
1. If you can recommend any videos or offer any tips that would help, that would be great;
2. Those who use fins: which ones have worked best for you?
Thanks for your suggestions. You could single-handedly save my kick. Is that not a good cause? ;)
Thank you all for your comments and encouraging words! I was getting so discouraged at masters' practice yesterday!
Glenn--social time... LOL! Love it... maybe I'll feel better if I perch a Bass Ale on my board and enjoy some of it while chatting w/ other swimmers during these sets. :chug: .... with the aforementioned refreshment significantly improving my outlook ha ha!
Seriously, I do appreciate the suggestion about the swim shop for fins--finding one convenient to where I live is an issue, although I know of one I'll have time to visit maybe next weekend or so. I emailed my coach also to get his suggestions, but two strong recommendations for the TYR burners does figure in here. (I've liked other TYR products--have one of their suits now, very comfy!)
Steve, do you know of videos of vertical kick drills--I've heard of them, but I've not actually seen them in action.
Thanks again everyone! I may yet learn to love the kickboard sets--and will perhaps shop in some beer distributors as well as swim shops for the wherewithal to get through them. ;)
Thank you all for your comments and encouraging words! I was getting so discouraged at masters' practice yesterday!
Glenn--social time... LOL! Love it... maybe I'll feel better if I perch a Bass Ale on my board and enjoy some of it while chatting w/ other swimmers during these sets. :chug: .... with the aforementioned refreshment significantly improving my outlook ha ha!
Seriously, I do appreciate the suggestion about the swim shop for fins--finding one convenient to where I live is an issue, although I know of one I'll have time to visit maybe next weekend or so. I emailed my coach also to get his suggestions, but two strong recommendations for the TYR burners does figure in here. (I've liked other TYR products--have one of their suits now, very comfy!)
Steve, do you know of videos of vertical kick drills--I've heard of them, but I've not actually seen them in action.
Thanks again everyone! I may yet learn to love the kickboard sets--and will perhaps shop in some beer distributors as well as swim shops for the wherewithal to get through them. ;)
