Hello! I am 42 years old and went through Rec Dept swim lessons in elementary school. I would classify myself as a novice swimmer. I have run for a number of years and would like to switch over to fitness swimming. The main problem I am having is that my technique is only fair mainly because my breathing technique is poor. I recently purchased Jane Katz's book "Swimming for Total Fitness" and I am working my way through the exercises. Our local masters program doesn't seem greatly interested in helping someone such as me along even though I am enthusiastic. The masters program in our area seems to focus on big miles for former competitive swimmers. If I work my way through Jane Katz's book and just keep swimming is this the way to go? I would also travel as necessary to a swimming camp for a few days to a week session if I knew of a good one. I would be interested in any advice more experienced swimmers could provide. Thank You! :)
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Originally posted by Cheesehead Dave
The masters program in our area seems to focus on big miles for former competitive swimmers. This is my main fear as well, which is mainly what keeps me from contacting a local masters team. However, if, as you say, your breathing technique is your sole impediment, try taking a look at the advice given at Emmett Hines' www.h2oustonswims.org/.../waiting_to_inhale.html . This helped me a lot.
Originally posted by Cheesehead Dave
The masters program in our area seems to focus on big miles for former competitive swimmers. This is my main fear as well, which is mainly what keeps me from contacting a local masters team. However, if, as you say, your breathing technique is your sole impediment, try taking a look at the advice given at Emmett Hines' www.h2oustonswims.org/.../waiting_to_inhale.html . This helped me a lot.
