Hi all,
It's so funny--sometimes I see people at the pool who really go at it with the kickboard...and then other people wouldn't touch one if their life depended upon it.
I'll admit, I don't use one--mainly becuase I'm impatient, feel like I'm not going anywhere, and am a purist to a fault sometimes.
But, if you think that it's worthwhile, I would incoporate it, all for the sake of improvement.
The great questions are:
Will training with a kickboard make me a better, faster, super awesome swimmer?
And, if you train with one--why? Or, why not?
Thanks everybody (you know you're my outlet!)
JoAnne -aka, Jerrycat ;)
One thing in my 30 years of competitive swimming that has not changed is kickboards. All coaches use them. They remain an integral part of every workout. Other toys have come and gone but not the old reliable kickboard. I think there must be some merit to them as every single coach I've ever had uses them, both the good, bad and sleepy coaches.
I'm not sure what purist has to do with kickboards. Since kickboards predate Speedos maybe wearing a Speedo makes you a non purist. Do purists wear goggles? That purist stuff is way overrated.
One thing in my 30 years of competitive swimming that has not changed is kickboards. All coaches use them. They remain an integral part of every workout. Other toys have come and gone but not the old reliable kickboard. I think there must be some merit to them as every single coach I've ever had uses them, both the good, bad and sleepy coaches.
I'm not sure what purist has to do with kickboards. Since kickboards predate Speedos maybe wearing a Speedo makes you a non purist. Do purists wear goggles? That purist stuff is way overrated.
