what to do if you can't finish a race

Former Member
Former Member
When I was swimming the 100 fly this morning, my shoulder decided we were done about 60 yards in. I really wanted to stop so that I didn't hurt it, but I didn't know the proper approach. I ended up just finishing and trying to keep my stroke legal, but it was slow and painful. Should I have just stopped and swam back to the wall?
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Fortunately I wasn't in much pain, it was just like my left arm suddenly didn't have any strength. So I did finish although I was barely getting that arm out of the water. Now that I know I can just stop and get back to the wall, that is what I will do next time. There is so much to re-learn about swim meets. Thanks for all the help folks.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Fortunately I wasn't in much pain, it was just like my left arm suddenly didn't have any strength. So I did finish although I was barely getting that arm out of the water. Now that I know I can just stop and get back to the wall, that is what I will do next time. There is so much to re-learn about swim meets. Thanks for all the help folks.
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