I've been on a swim team for a month and have been to three swim meets and have come in third place in all of my events. I need help with improving my time and speed. Also, I need help with the flipturn. I also have started training for nationals next year. I run 3 miles a day and train in the gym and I go to a physical therapists as I have had to have 2 neck surgers in the past 3 yrs. I'm loving swimming and, I get so excied when it comes time to compete. If any of yall have advice or training advice for me I would appreciate it. I do have a coach I work with 4 times a week.
Sincerely, Swimminggirl
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When anyone cuts their 50 LCM freestyle time by more than half (from 1':00" to 25") in so short a time, there's a toll to pay: it adds a year to your age. Lately when I cut mine by a 1", I aged a full year.
I think I might be willing to pay the price. After all, before I started dyeing my hair and wearing a cap, I got invited (sincerely, even) to join the Silver Streaks club, so what's another year to this 38 year old who apparently looks over 50? Heck, if I was willing to age up 2 years, I might actually have a competitive time.
When anyone cuts their 50 LCM freestyle time by more than half (from 1':00" to 25") in so short a time, there's a toll to pay: it adds a year to your age. Lately when I cut mine by a 1", I aged a full year.
I think I might be willing to pay the price. After all, before I started dyeing my hair and wearing a cap, I got invited (sincerely, even) to join the Silver Streaks club, so what's another year to this 38 year old who apparently looks over 50? Heck, if I was willing to age up 2 years, I might actually have a competitive time.
