Greetings folks
I swam and timed my first mile today. Right at 33 minutes. I'm writing for three reasons: to toot my horn, to see where some of you might suggest I apply myself, and to thank you.
The thanks first: when I first joined this discussion I did so because my physical thearapist said I couldn't run any longer. I've always hated swimming. Three months have since elapsed and I've got the bug. I swim at least three times each week for an hour. I'd swim everyday if I had the time. I just love it. I jones if I can't swim two days back to back. And I owe a great deal to the contributers of this board for pumping me up.
The toot my horn bit: What a stud I am. I'm faster than any of you 34 minute milers.Seriously, how does a 32 minute mile compare to other 36 y.o. recreational swimmers? I didn't do flip turns; if I learned them a little better, how much time would I shave?
Lastly, my goal is to continue to develop as a fitness swimmer while learning about open water and possibly sprinting. I'm planning to do the Alcatraz sharkfest this July. Any suggestions for taking it from the pool to open water?
Thanks again.
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Nice! Feels good to swim a continuous mile for the first time.
Don't worry about the filp turns. I have been working on them too, and they aren't easy. If you are training for open water, the turns don't seem like they mean much to you anyway. I swim for exercise and weight loss three or four times a week. I can do flip turns, but not well so I don't do them regularly. For me, I find that the extra breath you get at the end of each length when doing an open turn makes a big difference.
Nice! Feels good to swim a continuous mile for the first time.
Don't worry about the filp turns. I have been working on them too, and they aren't easy. If you are training for open water, the turns don't seem like they mean much to you anyway. I swim for exercise and weight loss three or four times a week. I can do flip turns, but not well so I don't do them regularly. For me, I find that the extra breath you get at the end of each length when doing an open turn makes a big difference.
