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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If you can enter a meet, that would be a great idea. Don't worry if you're slow; everyone starts somewhere. Meets are great for setting goals to keep you motivated, like making a certain time in an event or just finishing an event legally. I know that if I hadn't started swimming in meets, I would definitely not be swimming now.
If you can enter a meet, that would be a great idea. Don't worry if you're slow; everyone starts somewhere. Meets are great for setting goals to keep you motivated, like making a certain time in an event or just finishing an event legally. I know that if I hadn't started swimming in meets, I would definitely not be swimming now.
