My name is Carl and I just wanted to stop in and say hi as someone who is getting ready to return to the water after 16 years (and looking for a good starting point)
I swam varsity all through HS as a multi-purpose member of the team. Back, ***, Free and by default IM or Relay (pick any 3) depending on the lineup. Also played water polo for the short time our school had it available. Well, since leaving HS I have been out of the water except for play time.
Now here I am at 33 and I have given myself 2 years to get back into competitive shape. I don't expect the shape I was in 16 years ago, but even half that would be worth it at this point in my life. I'd also love to be able to do some light competition again. I consider myself slightly overweight at (6'1" 200lbs) and out of shape after getting married and having 2 boys of my own now. We just joined up at the YMCA which also has a cross membership with a local recreation complex both with indoor pool facilities. I'm planning to shop in the next day or two to get a gear bag back together (although the goggles I will have to order since nobody local sells swedish goggles which I prefer) and head on down to start towards my goal.
I can still Fly, but probably no more than 25Y at a time and that would be pushing it. I can still do back and free comfortable and relaxed but my kick is quite lacking from what I remember and awkard feeling and my *** feels slow and out of synch. I'm assuming that will all come back with time in the water.
Sorry for rambling, but the end result is that I'm in need of a good workout program to be in the water at least 3 days a week and on my bowflex and bike at least 2 additional days. I'm starting to comb through these forums for help in this, but if anyone can offer any direct assistance, I would be greatly appreciative.
Thanks!!
Ouch :drown:
First morning back in and was only able to log 600 yards before my shoulders hit near muscle failure. It took me about 45 min to completely recover both respiratory and upper body :cane:
10 min of stretching then I only did 100 warm up and light 50's the rest of the time. I was having to stretch almost after every 50 and roll a few times to backstroke to catch up on breathing. As the shoulders were breaking down, technique went to hell really quick and long strokes became short chopping strokes.
I had no idea I was this out of sorts. Please tell me this gets better quick.
At least my flip turns are as solid as they ever were and my stroke count from the flags is predictable on back.
I'm pretty sure I felt the same way. Stick with it. Do the workouts: ruthkazez.com/.../ZeroTo1mile.html You'll get there in no time at all. Keep with it. It's totally worth it!
Ouch :drown:
First morning back in and was only able to log 600 yards before my shoulders hit near muscle failure. It took me about 45 min to completely recover both respiratory and upper body :cane:
10 min of stretching then I only did 100 warm up and light 50's the rest of the time. I was having to stretch almost after every 50 and roll a few times to backstroke to catch up on breathing. As the shoulders were breaking down, technique went to hell really quick and long strokes became short chopping strokes.
I had no idea I was this out of sorts. Please tell me this gets better quick.
At least my flip turns are as solid as they ever were and my stroke count from the flags is predictable on back.
I'm pretty sure I felt the same way. Stick with it. Do the workouts: ruthkazez.com/.../ZeroTo1mile.html You'll get there in no time at all. Keep with it. It's totally worth it!
