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.
Lefty is right on here. Adding flips will seriously bring your time down AND will dramatically improve your endurance. The process of adding flips to your workout will also improve stroke and breath mechanics. You lose all your momentum by crashing into the wall, flailing yourself the other way and pushing off.
I can be just as fast as someone in a straight swim but the race is won on the turns.
Lefty is right on here. Adding flips will seriously bring your time down AND will dramatically improve your endurance. The process of adding flips to your workout will also improve stroke and breath mechanics. You lose all your momentum by crashing into the wall, flailing yourself the other way and pushing off.
I can be just as fast as someone in a straight swim but the race is won on the turns.
