I have been trying for 2 years off and on to get into swimming, but between my stroke and breathing I am feeling very discouraged:help: I am a 47 year old woman who cycles, runs and works out like crazy, but get me in a pool and all bets are off, which has been very humbling:( I have just started to work with a swim coach to help me with my stroke, which is a work in progress and I can't seem to get my breathing under control. I am completely out of breath after one lap so I have to stop to catch my breath. I breathe on both sides, which I feel more comfortable, but I am struggling. Any helpful hints?
Tallady:
I used to swim informally with some triathletes who were trying to learn to swim better and my son just took up swimming so that he could do triathlons.
I think you should not be discouraged and just keep at it. One woman improved so much in 6 months I could hardly believe it. I think using zoomer fins helped her work on her strokes some so she wasn't always struggling. The coaching helped too, so it's good you've sought some.
Lainey's breathing tip is good. Also, I think it will get better as you go on. I've seen runners who are in amazing shape get in the pool and they huff and puff. They're just very different sports. But you seem determined, so good luck!
Tallady:
I used to swim informally with some triathletes who were trying to learn to swim better and my son just took up swimming so that he could do triathlons.
I think you should not be discouraged and just keep at it. One woman improved so much in 6 months I could hardly believe it. I think using zoomer fins helped her work on her strokes some so she wasn't always struggling. The coaching helped too, so it's good you've sought some.
Lainey's breathing tip is good. Also, I think it will get better as you go on. I've seen runners who are in amazing shape get in the pool and they huff and puff. They're just very different sports. But you seem determined, so good luck!
