Been Lurking a bit. Thought I'd say Howdy.

Howdy! There its been said :p Anyway I swam on a summer swim team for a year in Jr High (seems like such a long time ago.) I had a lot of fun doing it but couldn't continue due to scheduling problems. And I haven't really been in a pool for other than recreational swimming since then... That was until last month when I decided that this year I would try the swim option of the Navy's PT test. Figured I'd give it a shot so I started swimming laps trying to get ready for it... and I'm LOVING it so far. I'm exhausted when I leave the pool after my work outs (which would probably be more like some of yalls warmups since its been a while) but in some strange way I feel better getting out of the pool than when I did going in. i was actually wondering though since the pool I have been swimming in is closed until the 18th for resurfacing... what are some good dry land type things I can do? Yoga? Stretches? Weights? And for once the pool reopens what is the best way learn better techniques/different strokes? I'm sure getting a coach would be the best bet, but I'd need one that'd work for beer :p Oh well mainly just wanted to say Howdy to everyone and say that I'm glad I've stumbled upon this site. Have had a good time reading it so far and look forward to continuing. Thanks Dan