Trying to get back in the water

RE: Trying to get back in the water

Former Member — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:13:31 GMT

Here are some quotes to motivate you: Swimming: The only sport that takes art form, complete physical strength, and extensive technique to do correctly. It’s those that push to the breaking point and refuse to break who will achieve greatness! It’s not a real day if you haven’t watched the sun rise from the swimming pool. Swimming makes me feel…tired, wet, free, amazing, complete, like I am someone, epic, calm, myself, fab, whole, strong, boom, at home, happy, alive. Source: www.coolnsmart.com/.../

RE: Trying to get back in the water

smiley92407 — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:32:28 GMT

I think I took your motivation from you. On August 1 I got back into the water after a 34 year absence. I've been working out as much as possible since then. I didn't like the prospect of becoming a couch potato.

RE: Trying to get back in the water

hlopez84 — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:29:00 GMT

I jumped in yesterday and swam 1500 meters. It hurt quite a bit but the swimming high after the workout was really worth it. Looking to hit about 1500 meters for the next two weeks and then slowly crank it up to about 3500meters a day.

RE: Trying to get back in the water

Redbird Alum — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:45:33 GMT

Just remember, there is a difference between distance and intensity. A good rule of thumb is not to try to increase intensity more than 10% per week. (The law of diminishing returns will tell you when you're intense enough!)

RE: Trying to get back in the water

Former Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:38:11 GMT

Any interest in competing? I know when I am signed up (or even considering) a race or event it motivates me to get back to training. (any sport, not just swimming)

RE: Trying to get back in the water

Swimspire — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:12:57 GMT

Four months is not that long of a time to stay out of the water, so you should be able to get back into it fairly quickly once you get started. This might help! swimswam.com/5-keys-to-finding-the-motivation-to-train/

RE: Trying to get back in the water

Former Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:08:45 GMT

What I did was buy a membership at my local JCC swim club. I'm always bothered when I'm paying for something I'm not using. That was motivation enough for me!

RE: Trying to get back in the water

FindingMyInnerFish — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:47:41 GMT

If it's a problem of not knowing where to start, maybe something simple--like if you were swimming 3-4 thousand yards, try just 1500-2000 and see how that goes. Or there's this: http://www.swimplan.com It's a site that takes into account your stroke interests, pace, distance, etc., and makes up workouts. You can adjust for how many (or few) yards you want to swim. Useful tool!