There's a meet on March 11 that I REALLY want to go to on Bainbridge Island, WA. The problem is, that's about 4 weeks away and I cant' swim for about 2 or 3 because I just got a tattoo (:D). Is it possible to train on land for those 3 weeks I can't swim, swim the week before the meet and still do ok at the meet and not feel like I"ve been out of the water for a month? Or is it a better idea to just wait for the next one? Thanx!!
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I agree with Kirk for the most part. You can't truly replace the water time.
However, there are somethings you can do to help keep you fit, so that when you do get back in the water, you won't have done nothing for several weeks.
1) Do a good amount of running or spinning classes. Do some runs at a strong aerobic pace, then do some at all out sprints. This does keep your lungs and your legs strong. When I was out of the water for shoulder surgery, I did a lot of running. This helped keep me fit, improved my leg conditioning and even helped me once I got back into swimming.
My master's coach does a lot of spinning, esp. when he is out of the water. He stays really fit.
2) If you have surgical tubing, use them. They can help you work on catch for free and fly pretty easliy. Start off with a little tenison to get used to using them, then increase it as you getter better.
Again, nothing can really replace being in the water but these are suggestions.
Plus, when I got my tattoo, I stayed out for one week before I got back in the water. I just put extra lotion they gave me on the tattoo after each swim and had no problems.
I agree with Kirk for the most part. You can't truly replace the water time.
However, there are somethings you can do to help keep you fit, so that when you do get back in the water, you won't have done nothing for several weeks.
1) Do a good amount of running or spinning classes. Do some runs at a strong aerobic pace, then do some at all out sprints. This does keep your lungs and your legs strong. When I was out of the water for shoulder surgery, I did a lot of running. This helped keep me fit, improved my leg conditioning and even helped me once I got back into swimming.
My master's coach does a lot of spinning, esp. when he is out of the water. He stays really fit.
2) If you have surgical tubing, use them. They can help you work on catch for free and fly pretty easliy. Start off with a little tenison to get used to using them, then increase it as you getter better.
Again, nothing can really replace being in the water but these are suggestions.
Plus, when I got my tattoo, I stayed out for one week before I got back in the water. I just put extra lotion they gave me on the tattoo after each swim and had no problems.
