As some of us are in the middle/end of training for Late march early April meets, I thought I would post an accomplishment that I achieved yesterday and I want to encourage others to to so.
Yesterday I swam 16 x 100s (meters) on 1:25 - by myself - and completed every 100 in less than 1:20. I did the 1500 in 21:09 (including the rest), which is almost a top 10 time. Not bad for a drop dead sprinter.
This is off the subject...I know! I just want to help. Hi Scansy, You mention that you feel like your legs are dragging when you do backstroke. I hope you don't mind me giving you some advice. I see this problem ALL the time when I'm coaching. A few things to think about...make sure your kick is not too wide , meaning when you kick there is not too much separation vertically between your feet. This will make your feet sink. Your kick should be "small" but fast and close to the surface of the water. Make sure your body position is straight and that you are not "sitting" in the water (bending in the middle). Make sure your head is laying back with your eyes facing the ceiling..or sky if you are outdoors :). Try doing some kicking on your back with your arms in streamline position. This helps make you more aware of your body position. Try adjusting your kick, body and head while kicking. GOOD LUCK!
This is off the subject...I know! I just want to help. Hi Scansy, You mention that you feel like your legs are dragging when you do backstroke. I hope you don't mind me giving you some advice. I see this problem ALL the time when I'm coaching. A few things to think about...make sure your kick is not too wide , meaning when you kick there is not too much separation vertically between your feet. This will make your feet sink. Your kick should be "small" but fast and close to the surface of the water. Make sure your body position is straight and that you are not "sitting" in the water (bending in the middle). Make sure your head is laying back with your eyes facing the ceiling..or sky if you are outdoors :). Try doing some kicking on your back with your arms in streamline position. This helps make you more aware of your body position. Try adjusting your kick, body and head while kicking. GOOD LUCK!
