Thanks everybody for your suggestions so far. Given that this sport is really my last opportunity to keep racing (due to other injuries), I want to make sure I don't blow it. Lately my shoulder have been feeling "funny"...I'm not quiet sure if they're sore, or have onset of injury. And, I'm suspicious that the reason is pulling too hard too early, and extending the arm too far.
Many of you have mentioned pulling at the catch. In rowing, the catch is when the oar hits the water. What is the catch in swimming?
And, does anyone know the guideline for increasing mileage?
In running it's 10% per week. Is there a similar rule in swimming?
Thank you all so very much for everything.
Jerrycat ;)
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Thanks for the response Gareth. So far I have read two books, and several articles, plus info on this site. I agree with you about joing a team with a coach. Right now I'm investigating the Cincinnati area, trying to identify the right team, etc. It seems that is the best route, rather than the "testing and tweaking" that I've been doing so far.
Also, I've read alot of your responses, and have learned a great deal from them. Thanks again, and I appreciate your time.
Jerrycat
(JoAnne) ;)
Thanks for the response Gareth. So far I have read two books, and several articles, plus info on this site. I agree with you about joing a team with a coach. Right now I'm investigating the Cincinnati area, trying to identify the right team, etc. It seems that is the best route, rather than the "testing and tweaking" that I've been doing so far.
Also, I've read alot of your responses, and have learned a great deal from them. Thanks again, and I appreciate your time.
Jerrycat
(JoAnne) ;)
