I have been swimming almost a year and as I am getting "better" I have been upping my distance and workout frequency.
I have slowly worked my way up to swimming three times a week and the distance is about 1500-2000yds a workout. I mix up intervals and straight swims. Mainly long swims in the summer and intervals in the winter. I think my approach has been rational thus far.
However, my left shoulder has started to bother me. I have made adjustments to my mechanics and as long as I don't let it get out too far from my body I can deal with it. Right now my left arm is really only along for the ride so to speak and I can't really crank on it the way I would like to generate full power.
I have talked with more experienced swimmers who have gone through shoulder issues. I am just working through it and hope it will subside.
What is likely going on in my shoulder? Is it just inflamation? What advice can you give? Should I just work through it at reduced intensity? Any specific workouts in or out of the water to help? I am freestyle only.
Swam 1700 yds today and the shoulder felt OK. I just cycled it and did not push it too hard. I am relying on my kick more and using a 6 beat kick for distance.
I am encouraged.
Dobbie, will look into fins to help develop kick and take stress off my shoulder. Good suggestion.
I don't use paddles. I have tried them before and I feel like I can tear my arm right out of the socket with them.
Swam 1700 yds today and the shoulder felt OK. I just cycled it and did not push it too hard. I am relying on my kick more and using a 6 beat kick for distance.
I am encouraged.
Dobbie, will look into fins to help develop kick and take stress off my shoulder. Good suggestion.
I don't use paddles. I have tried them before and I feel like I can tear my arm right out of the socket with them.
