I have been swimming for 50 years and have had 3 swim injuries. I know of some great, great swimmers who have been doing the same and remain untouched. How do they do this? If it is because their greatness is due to technique, they sure need to share. But I also wonder if it is because they swim smart, train smart, know their limitations and train accordingly. Do they listen to their bodies first and train second? Something many people don't do, me included in the past.
I've watched Laura Val (The Machine) and heard of Susan Heim Brown. I am amazed.
Is it also stroke related?. I know I swam only backstroke for 40 years and voila, 1993 rotator cuff surgery; 1995 impingement surgery; 1996 torn SI joint (sigh). And I learned technique very early on by world class coaches and swimmers; we did all the right things and were doing hip rotation back in the 60s before a lot of swimming folks were doing it.
Any thoughts on how this comes to be for some and not others?
Donna
Fort,
Your daughter is absolutely adorable. That picture captures so much of her personality. She seems fearless, fun loving and very self-confident in that pose. Is that her personality? (Yes...I'm hijacking...sorry)
Aww.... Thanks guys. The 6 year old is very sparkly and fun and whimsical. She loves to dance and is an avid fan of American Idol. But this one here, she is the FEARLESS FAF Sista! Should have seen her snowboarding a couple weeks ago. Gave me the shivers. If we lived in Colorado, there would be no swimming, I'm sure.
If only she weren't a breaststroker ...:rofl: She also has a little case of shoulder tendonitis from a weak scapular and some loosey goosey tendons. What can we do, twin? So now we do our RC stuff together. Quite the family. P.S. Her breaststroke technique is very good -- she can smoke SwimStud.
Fort,
Your daughter is absolutely adorable. That picture captures so much of her personality. She seems fearless, fun loving and very self-confident in that pose. Is that her personality? (Yes...I'm hijacking...sorry)
Aww.... Thanks guys. The 6 year old is very sparkly and fun and whimsical. She loves to dance and is an avid fan of American Idol. But this one here, she is the FEARLESS FAF Sista! Should have seen her snowboarding a couple weeks ago. Gave me the shivers. If we lived in Colorado, there would be no swimming, I'm sure.
If only she weren't a breaststroker ...:rofl: She also has a little case of shoulder tendonitis from a weak scapular and some loosey goosey tendons. What can we do, twin? So now we do our RC stuff together. Quite the family. P.S. Her breaststroke technique is very good -- she can smoke SwimStud.
