I've tried really hard for the past week or so, granted no one ever taught me how to swim freestyle, i tried by observing others and reading here along with books, videos, etc.
So far I've tried- really reach for the light bulb method from one of the DVD forgot the name, where you try to swim on a streamline position, rotate through my hips, elbows high, fingertips dragging along water surface.
My coach told me to try to keep my chin close to my chest and rotate that way - tried that and I drink water.
Sculling and try to pretend that i'm pushing water behind me and pulling myself forward, none of this help.
My stroke count is horrid at 25-26 per 25 meter, and I'm slow as a snail.
Is there anything else I can do? I'm already swimming with the masters class and i am not sure keep pushing myself to do the sets will get me anywhere?
Thanks for letting me rant, but maybe i'm just hopeless?!
Are you telling me you are unhappy and disillusioned with your swimming and you have only been doing it for two weeks? You have got to be kidding, right?
When I was running track, It took me three years of intense training for my times to level off in the 400m.
You have the wrong mindset my friend.
Awww, Dorothy, thanks for your support.... completely agree with your toddler analogy. I'm really not quitting, but I'm just frustrated. I'm going to the stroke clinic this friday, so I'm excited about it. :)
Side note for anyone- Any chance anyone knows a good swimming instructor in Honolulu area? I was discussing with my friend today and she really wants to learn swimming. Thanks!
Fayewolf,
If Total Immersion sounds good to you or your friend, the TI website lists Kim Dinell (kimcory2@yahoo.com) as the "senior coach" in Hawaii for TI. I'm sure Kim could give you a recommendation if not actually provide the instruction you want.
Matt
