I was hoping someone could help me. I'm a very fit runner and cyclist who recently decided to add swimming to my activity list for future tri's. I read the book "The Essential Swimmer" by Steve Tarpinian for some very helpful tips.
Here's my problem: I lack any buoyancy. My upper body will float, on either side, but my legs won't. I think my position in the water is wrong and may be too upright, with my legs hanging down. I tried a kicking drill Tarpinian suggested, where I took a board, held it with outstretched arms in front of me, and kicked to move forward. I went nowhere and may have actually moved slightly backwards (it's OK to laugh! LOL).
Any advice?
Thanks,
Mike
Mike,
I hope you weren't affected when Dunder-Mifflin Paper Co. closed their office in your hometown.
Anyways... No one's legs float. There is a LOT of muscle in ones legs, especially if you bike and run a lot, and not much in the way of fat (which floats). Everyone's legs hang down, which is why we kick.
Your head position has a lot to do with how the rest of your body sits in the water. If you tilt your head up, your legs will sink. Try to keep your head looking straight downward. Kick-wise, keep the toes pointed, knees fairly straight, and try to kick from your hips.
Mike,
I hope you weren't affected when Dunder-Mifflin Paper Co. closed their office in your hometown.
Anyways... No one's legs float. There is a LOT of muscle in ones legs, especially if you bike and run a lot, and not much in the way of fat (which floats). Everyone's legs hang down, which is why we kick.
Your head position has a lot to do with how the rest of your body sits in the water. If you tilt your head up, your legs will sink. Try to keep your head looking straight downward. Kick-wise, keep the toes pointed, knees fairly straight, and try to kick from your hips.
