Hi all...
I'm just getting started with this whole serious swimming thing, and at 20 I'm trying to make up for lost time.
A friend of mine who was an excellent swimmer in high school is sort of coaching me now, although I'm a little skeptical about some of his advice. He suggests that I shave down like a competition swimmer in order to achieve a "better feel" for the water while I'm improving my technique. Is there any truth to this, and is there any other reason I should consider doing it? I'm obviously not anywhere near ready for competition, but I want to do whatever I can to learn quickly.
Any advice on this, and any other advice for a late starter would be really appreciated!
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It's good to hear that I'm not jumping into this way too late...I just always feel like I'm at the same stage as a lot of really young kids and feel behind.
Well, as far as my abilities are concerned, I'm in about the same boat as Brad was when he started. I can swim freestyle pretty decently, and I can make it about 100 yards at a time, but I'm definitely sucking for air after. I can do backstroke too, except it's still a little disconcerting for me. The other two...forget it.
But like I sort of said before, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get good at this. I mean, I don't expect to be Michael Phelps or anything, but I've always wanted to swim competitively, and well enough not to feel like I'm embarrassing myself.
Thanks to all who have already posted, and keep 'em coming...I would love all the advice I can get on my original question, and any other wisdom you can share!
It's good to hear that I'm not jumping into this way too late...I just always feel like I'm at the same stage as a lot of really young kids and feel behind.
Well, as far as my abilities are concerned, I'm in about the same boat as Brad was when he started. I can swim freestyle pretty decently, and I can make it about 100 yards at a time, but I'm definitely sucking for air after. I can do backstroke too, except it's still a little disconcerting for me. The other two...forget it.
But like I sort of said before, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get good at this. I mean, I don't expect to be Michael Phelps or anything, but I've always wanted to swim competitively, and well enough not to feel like I'm embarrassing myself.
Thanks to all who have already posted, and keep 'em coming...I would love all the advice I can get on my original question, and any other wisdom you can share!
