I watched a lot of the longer distance swims (1000 & 1650 yards) at Nationals and noted that there is very little and sometimes no kicking for these distances. I have a miserable kick (as in I can go backwards and usually don't move much at all if only kicking:doh: ) so this was actually encouraging to me.
Again, since I swim on my own and have no competitive experience, I am very naive in all matters of swimming in a meet. So I am posting this observation for your input and knowledge. Thanks
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Nancy, although it is very nice to be on the podium, I think it is not necessary. I attend events once a year (not much events in here) and I try to race for my best time. This year I was 5 % better than last year which is the important point. Record yor best times and make a plan to improve your endurance and technique. There are a lot of experienced people over here helping the new swimmers like us.
My kicks are not so good too. My distance is 200m free in LCM pool and I devoted 20 to 25 % of my training time to kicking this year. It paid off. I would not disregard the kicking part, but you must be patient enough to improve it. If your ankles are not flexible enough, your coach might give some dryland exercises.
Good luck :cheerleader:
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Nancy, although it is very nice to be on the podium, I think it is not necessary. I attend events once a year (not much events in here) and I try to race for my best time. This year I was 5 % better than last year which is the important point. Record yor best times and make a plan to improve your endurance and technique. There are a lot of experienced people over here helping the new swimmers like us.
My kicks are not so good too. My distance is 200m free in LCM pool and I devoted 20 to 25 % of my training time to kicking this year. It paid off. I would not disregard the kicking part, but you must be patient enough to improve it. If your ankles are not flexible enough, your coach might give some dryland exercises.
Good luck :cheerleader:
