Hi everyone,
I just joined the site and have to say great group. Was a stalker until today.
I wish I had the time to join a masters, especially after hearing of the astronomical improvements people make, immediately after joining such groups.
My question is, aside from reading books and the net. What else would you all recommend to improve my form. I started swimming with a purpose 3 years ago, did a few OW triathlons and finally did my first dedicated OW 1mi swim. OMG! - What an eye opener. I finished 102 of 108.
I have a new goal of moving up to at least a middle of the pack (preferrably front of pack), one day....in this life time.
I've come a long way since I started, when I was winded after 25yd but this race, this past week proved how much further I have to go still.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
If you are swimming at a pool, there are likely going to be swimmers you can talk to and emulate. Learn their workouts and do them.
Have someone look at your stroke and make recommendations. You don't want to develop bad habits.
Also, do 25 yd short intervals but at a good pace and plenty of rest. Learn what it feels like to swim with good pace and reinforce good form at this pace. As a new swimmer (even advanced swimmers) it can be difficult to swim very tired and maintain great form. With good form established up the interval to 50's then 100's. Get to the point where you can do a main set of 10x100's with 30 sec rest holding all the same.
Start posting your frequency of workouts, times, stroke count across the pool etc. Post as much info as you can. There are alot of experts here ready to give good help.
If you are swimming at a pool, there are likely going to be swimmers you can talk to and emulate. Learn their workouts and do them.
Have someone look at your stroke and make recommendations. You don't want to develop bad habits.
Also, do 25 yd short intervals but at a good pace and plenty of rest. Learn what it feels like to swim with good pace and reinforce good form at this pace. As a new swimmer (even advanced swimmers) it can be difficult to swim very tired and maintain great form. With good form established up the interval to 50's then 100's. Get to the point where you can do a main set of 10x100's with 30 sec rest holding all the same.
Start posting your frequency of workouts, times, stroke count across the pool etc. Post as much info as you can. There are alot of experts here ready to give good help.
